Liz Steketee's One Picture Book

(c) Liz Steketee

I was so excited to receive the latest subscription from Nazraeli Press. The NZ One Picture Books are some of my favorite books in my collection and have discussed them on this blog before...
BUT yesterday I opened the box and was ecstatic to see my friend and fellow SFAI alumni Liz Steketee's book!

#72: Dystopia is a must for any collection. The beauty of this series of books is that there is an original print tipped in the back which works so well for Liz's work as each of her pieces are hand altered (beat up, dyed, scratched etc.) to read like a turn of the century vintage print although the content is very contemporary. The objects - the book and the print - are lovely.

A beautiful show of this work and much more from Liz just closed this past weekend at Grinnell College.  Fortunately she has great installation shots for you to virtually visit the exhibition, its worth a look.

Part of Liz Steketee's Family Album installation at Faulconer Gallery, Grinnell College

Nazraeli Press + Fed Ex=

latest edition of One Picture Books delivered yesterday = JOY

David H. Gibson
Eiji Ina
Alec Soth
Mark Steinmetz


It's crazy not to subscribe to the the series - huge savings and incredible books! win win

On Being and Nothingness... john divola

I am still trying to recover from jet lag today. Spain was amazing. The end of vacation is always bitter sweet... fortunately I had a lovely package from Nazraeli Press waiting for me when I got home. Inside was John Divola's new book, The Green of this Notebook, and another set of beautiful one picture books (two of which are authored by Todd Hido) Mark's recommendation to subscribe to the One Picture Books was some of the best advice I've received. Great deal. I only wish I had subscribed a few years earlier. Thanks friend! :)


updated 11/3/09

Love the NZ

Nazraeli Press is one of my favorite publishers.
Their One Picture Books are affordable jewels with an original print tipped in back. I am so pleased with my subscription. Four books in the mail in one day!

Masao Yamamoto is one of my favorite artists and his book, Fujisan was a surprise. I received an AP as the edition was sold out long ago. Too bad I don't live in Philly, he is showing at The Print Center September 10 – November 26, 2008.

July 24, 2008 - a great day

Yesterday was such a treat- here's the short list

1. Long Life Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
2. Visit with the grandparents
3. Visit with Kevin to talk about his portfolio
4. Stephen Shore Lecture
   
5. Talked with Andy Adams
   
6. Dinner with Mel and Dan
7. Four One Picture Books waiting for me when I got home (#45.#46.#47,#48). One of them by one of my favorite photographers! - Masao Yamamoto