SALE - 2010 letterpress artists calendar POSEIDON

Description

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Poseidon was chosen for a GD USA 2008 American Graphic Design award and was printed in the 2008 GD USA annual and can be seen on the GDUSA website in their winner's gallery.

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The Lizard Press artists' calendar Poseidon is based on the lure and the lore of the sea. This is a specially requested reprint of the previous year’s calendar which was shown in exhibits across the country, including the 5th International Book & Paper Arts Triennial in Chicago, Out of the Blue in Attleboro, MA and Photoworks in Denver.

Represented by a photograph of a modern day sailor, Poseidon rules over the year. Poseidon's chariot is pulled by an old etching of a hippocampus, half horse, half sea creature and accompanied by a quote from Jacques Cousteau, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."

To give a sense of timelessness, a photograph of a 1695 explorer's map, taken at the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library, is used as a backdrop. The original map was completely hand illustrated, including the rendering of Poseidon and his wife Amphitrite, and an entourage of nymphs.

The calendar is a linear one, for reference, outlines are supplied for Fridays, the day sailors avoid for beginning an ocean voyage (and also the day to look forward for the rest of us to start the weekend!) The sea gulls are included to guide the sailor home to land after a long voyage at sea.

Poseidon 2010 was printed on Kitakata, a handmade, tree free paper from Japan of 100% Philippine gampi. Kitakata has a delicate and subtle natural laid pattern and in the design, the bottom natural deckle has been maintained. It is a very strong paper, adding the perfect texture to emulate a map-like quality.

Poseidon 2010 was printed in a limited edition of 150, with 75 available for sale, and each broadside is signed and numbered on the back.

Size: 14.5" x 7.5"

Also included is an additional letterpress panel of this information, perfect for gift-giving!

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Please note that while we seek to maintain consistency,
letterpress process is a handmade one and may vary
slightly from print to print, and from samples or images.

We list each item individually, if you are interested in multiple or different quantities, send a convo and we'll set up a special order for you.

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California residents, as of April 2009, please add CA sales tax of 9.5% to your order, thank you!

Added on Dec 17, 2009