Booby Prize
with commentary by Robert Frost
Poems by Fruma Shrensel & by Robert Frost
Seattle: Twilight Press, 2009. Edition of 15.
5.25 x 7.75"; 8 leaves. Accordion structure. Text and title label letterpress printed. The panels of the accordion, which contain artwork and Shrensel's poem were composed in Photoshop and printed digitally with archival inks. Frost's poem is printed line-by-line on a separate pieces of paper (1 x 7.5") and arranged across each opening as a pop-up. Bound with Japanese silk bookcloth boards. Elastic ribbon closure. Paper title label tipped on patterned paper and attaché to the cover.
Robert Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay" parallels Shrensel's poem about the inevitable course of time.
once
they were perfect
pert and perky
two nearly ripe
peaches ...
Fruma Shrensel: "Inspired by a 'call for entries' for an exhibit focusing on 'time.' This book was not finished in time to enter the exhibit that inspired it."
$275 |
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be the change
By Fruma Shrensel
Seattle, Washington: Twilight Press, 2007.
5 x 7.5" flexagon. Illustrations created using Adobe Photoshop. Printed with digital technology on an Indigo press on acid-free, recycled, Classic Crest paper. Housed in portfolio style cover crafted from Canson Mi Teintes paper. Slip-on band with title.
Fruma Shrensel: "Our daily exposure to news of violence, hatred, and intolerance, can foster frustration, anger, or indifference. How can I, as an individual, make a difference?Gandhi taught that each one of us can be a conduit for change. Beginning with self, transforming our thoughts, speech, and actions, we will be creators of peace and compassion in the world."
$24 |
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Battenti e Pomelli
(Doorknockers and Doorknobs)
By Fruma Shrensel
Seattle, Washington: Twilight Press, 2005. Edition of 50.
5 x 5" box containing 1.5 x 1.5" book. Box lid has square hole in the middle that allows the miniature book to be seen. Mixed media including found object. Miniature book bound in roll-out structure.
Literally translated, "Battenti e Pomelli" [Italian] means clappers and knurls – in other words, doorknockers and doorknobs. This miniature book offers seven battenti e pomelli, each the head of an animal or person.
$260 |
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