Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
King, Ronald, 1932-
Title:
The white alphabet / Ronald King.
Published / Created:
Guildford [England] : Circle Press, 1984.
Physical Description:
[55] p. ; 30 x 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Articles & Chapters
Notes:
A double-sided concertina book without text in a limited edition of 150 books made up of twenty-six pop-up letter cut onto rough RWS hand-made paper and contained in wood board inlaid with beech and sycamore by Ronald King. The book is made from six imperial size sheets of paper joined in a french-fold concertina construction with a double spread for each letter. These have been cut onto a smooth embossed area to creat an effective contrast between the sharp edged forms and the rough surface of the paper. Presented in a linen-covered box and slip case.
Subject Terms:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Alphabets in art. | Paper sculpture -- Great Britain. | Paper work -- Great Briain -- Specimens. | Toy and movable books -- Specimens.
Form/Genre:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Accordion fold format (Binding) | Folded books -- 2007. | Pop-up books.
Contributors:
Circle Press, publisher.