"Thirst or Surfeit" is a book of poems by Elizabeth Robinson, the subjects of which are archaeological sites visited or researched by the poet. The binding is a flat-back case binding. Handmade paper inclusions of flax, linen and banana palm fiber are tipped on to the text pages, in place of traditional illustrations. The earthy handmade paper lends a kinetic, visceral quality to the book. Text was letterpress printed from photopolymer plates on a Vandercook #4 proof press. The illustration on the cover is a linoleum block print. Printed in an edition of 50 in 2007. $200Thirst or Surfeit
"Thirst or Surfeit" is a book of poems by Elizabeth Robinson, the subjects of which are archaeological sites visited or researched by the poet. The binding is a flat-back case binding. Handmade paper inclusions of flax, linen and banana palm fiber are tipped on to the text pages, in place of traditional illustrations. The earthy handmade paper lends a kinetic, visceral quality to the book. Text was letterpress printed from photopolymer plates on a Vandercook #4 proof press. The illustration on the cover is a linoleum block print. Printed in an edition of 50 in 2007. $200