The Great Illustrated Private Press Books (TGIPPB) - Book #5
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Book #5:
The Case of the Wolf-Man. From the History of Infantile Neurosis by Sigmund Freund. Illustrated with Etchings and Woodcuts by Jim Dine (signed by the artist), Arion Press, 1993.
It was a major coup for Andrew Hoyem and the young Arion Press (founded in 1975) to attract and commission work from Jim Dine, an artist of international stature, in the early 1980's. Amongst modern artists, Dine's art is not only very approachable but he is a sympathetic and superior book illustrator. Dine would go on to provide a substantial suite of illustrations for four Arion Press books and contribute 1 or 2 illustrations to several others. Two of the major Arion Press books featuring Dine's work are amongst the most valued and highly sought after by Arion Press collectors: The Apocalypse (1982) and The Temple of Flora (1984). Dine also produced a major suite of illustrations for another Arion Press book of poetry entitled 'Biotherm (For Bill Berkson) although this has never been a popular Arion Press title. All three of these books are considered major Arion editions and they are priced accordingly. However, if you wish to acquire an Arion Press book with Jim Dine's fascinating illustrations 'The Case of the Wolf-Man' is often very reasonably priced, giving a private press book collector an opportunity to do so.
The Case of the Wolf-Man harkens back to an era - one not so very long ago - when Freudian psychoanalysis was a staple in the field of psychiatry and Freud was considered a god-like figure. His voluminous works were studied, discussed and debated endlessly. However, with the advent of scientific discoveries over the past 30-40 years proving that the vast majority of pathologic psychiatric conditions are the result of imbalances or defects in the electrical and chemical communication between brain nerve cells (note: Paul Greengard, one of the pioneers in the field and the recipient of the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his seminal discoveries, died April 13, 2019 at the age of 93 - see links below), much of classical Freudian thought has been discredited. It certainly is no longer a mainstay in modern psychiatry and has been replaced (appropriately) by pharmacologic discoveries and medications based upon the scientific understanding and pinpointing of defects in electrical/synaptical and biochemical transmission for various psychiatric diseases. Nevertheless, these Freudian works remain highly imaginative and entertaining.
This edition of the Case of the Wolf-Man features excellent letterpress printing and typography typical of Arion's high standards at that time, using and a superb French mouldmade Johannot paper. the same paper used in their landmark edition of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. Jim Dine's intaglio prints were editioned and reproduced with care by Pace Editions, New York City. 250 numbered copies were printed and an additional 26 lettered copies were produced for contributors to this edition.
Photos to follow.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/14/obituaries/paul-greengard-dead.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/paul-greengard-nobel-laureate-wh...
The Case of the Wolf-Man. From the History of Infantile Neurosis by Sigmund Freund. Illustrated with Etchings and Woodcuts by Jim Dine (signed by the artist), Arion Press, 1993.
It was a major coup for Andrew Hoyem and the young Arion Press (founded in 1975) to attract and commission work from Jim Dine, an artist of international stature, in the early 1980's. Amongst modern artists, Dine's art is not only very approachable but he is a sympathetic and superior book illustrator. Dine would go on to provide a substantial suite of illustrations for four Arion Press books and contribute 1 or 2 illustrations to several others. Two of the major Arion Press books featuring Dine's work are amongst the most valued and highly sought after by Arion Press collectors: The Apocalypse (1982) and The Temple of Flora (1984). Dine also produced a major suite of illustrations for another Arion Press book of poetry entitled 'Biotherm (For Bill Berkson) although this has never been a popular Arion Press title. All three of these books are considered major Arion editions and they are priced accordingly. However, if you wish to acquire an Arion Press book with Jim Dine's fascinating illustrations 'The Case of the Wolf-Man' is often very reasonably priced, giving a private press book collector an opportunity to do so.
The Case of the Wolf-Man harkens back to an era - one not so very long ago - when Freudian psychoanalysis was a staple in the field of psychiatry and Freud was considered a god-like figure. His voluminous works were studied, discussed and debated endlessly. However, with the advent of scientific discoveries over the past 30-40 years proving that the vast majority of pathologic psychiatric conditions are the result of imbalances or defects in the electrical and chemical communication between brain nerve cells (note: Paul Greengard, one of the pioneers in the field and the recipient of the Nobel Prize in 2000 for his seminal discoveries, died April 13, 2019 at the age of 93 - see links below), much of classical Freudian thought has been discredited. It certainly is no longer a mainstay in modern psychiatry and has been replaced (appropriately) by pharmacologic discoveries and medications based upon the scientific understanding and pinpointing of defects in electrical/synaptical and biochemical transmission for various psychiatric diseases. Nevertheless, these Freudian works remain highly imaginative and entertaining.
This edition of the Case of the Wolf-Man features excellent letterpress printing and typography typical of Arion's high standards at that time, using and a superb French mouldmade Johannot paper. the same paper used in their landmark edition of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. Jim Dine's intaglio prints were editioned and reproduced with care by Pace Editions, New York City. 250 numbered copies were printed and an additional 26 lettered copies were produced for contributors to this edition.
Photos to follow.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/14/obituaries/paul-greengard-dead.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/paul-greengard-nobel-laureate-wh...
8dlphcoracl
Illustration for: The Seduction and Its Immediate Consequences
12dlphcoracl
Colophon:
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Macro photo #1
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15kdweber
Can't say I'm a big fan of my only Jim Dine illustrated AP book: The Madonna of the Future (1997).
16dlphcoracl
>15 kdweber:
This, of course, is the risk of illustrating a private press book with modern art. It is highly personal and what works for one person often proves to be a non-starter for another. The Arion Press has had this "problem" throughout its lifetime - its choice of artists and illustrations remains highly controversial.
This, of course, is the risk of illustrating a private press book with modern art. It is highly personal and what works for one person often proves to be a non-starter for another. The Arion Press has had this "problem" throughout its lifetime - its choice of artists and illustrations remains highly controversial.
