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1aaronpepperdine
I just picked up a copy of The Work & Play of Adrian Wilson (which is a stunning volume, and I'll post some pictures later if anyone is interested). Oddly, however, it came in an apparently custom-made clear acetate slipcase. Has anyone seen anything like this before, save the LEC's Looking Backwards?
3kdweber
>2 varielle: I'd avoid it but I'd like to have the book. The slipcase won't protect the book from the sun. I have some clear display boxes (not for books) and they are a pain to keep clean. Dust shows easily and the case can be scratched much too easily.
4housefulofpaper
>1 aaronpepperdine:
I'd love to see some pictures. Wilson's The Design of Books was pretty much my introduction to the idea of fine press books 20+ years ago.
I'd love to see some pictures. Wilson's The Design of Books was pretty much my introduction to the idea of fine press books 20+ years ago.
5dlphcoracl
>1 aaronpepperdine:
A very early Arion Press book entitled "A Travel Book" by Fred Martin (1976) was issued in an orange plexiglass slipcase. This was the 4th Arion Press publication.
A very early Arion Press book entitled "A Travel Book" by Fred Martin (1976) was issued in an orange plexiglass slipcase. This was the 4th Arion Press publication.
6aaronpepperdine
>5 dlphcoracl: Interesting! I'm not sure why anyone would do it though, I don't think it's a very good system for protecting the book.
At least one other copy of Work and Play offered online also has the acrylic slipcase, so I have to think the press was involved.
At least one other copy of Work and Play offered online also has the acrylic slipcase, so I have to think the press was involved.
