Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Szirtes, George, 1948-
Title:
The burning of the books : a poem sequence / by George Szirtes ; based on Elias Canetti's novel "Auto da Fé ; illustrated by Ron King.
Published / Created:
London : Circle Press, 2008.
Physical Description:
[8] p. : ill. ; 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BAC: British Art Center copy inscribed from Ron King to Elisabeth Fairman: "Here then a sample taste of the book George & I have put together. The edition is limited to 35 copies ..." All leaves bear the ink stamp of "Circle Press Publications." Housed with the published edition.
Subject Terms:
Book burning -- Poetry. | Artists' books -- Great Britain. | English poetry -- 21st century. | Circle Press -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Prospectuses.
Contributors:
King, Ronald, 1932-, ill. | Canetti, Elias, 1905-1994. Blendung. English. | Circle Press.