Martyr, Mercury and Rooster / Caren Heft, Jeffrey Morin.
| Author/creator | Heft, Caren book artist. |
| Other author | Morin, Jeffrey W., book artist. |
| Other author | Arcadian Press. |
| Other author | sailorBOYpress. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Stevens Point, WI : Arcadian Press : Sailor Boy Press, 2004-2005. |
| Description | 3 volumes (unpaged) : illustrations ; in box (33 x 25 x 8 cm) |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Female martyr Shahida -- The dancing cats of mercury -- Sibongile and the murderous rooster. |
| Abstract | A series of three books on the subject of "ars moriendi." Female martyr Shahida is the story of the first female Palestinian suicide bomber. The dancing cats of mercury deals with the destructive effect of mercury. Sibongile and the murderous rooster is a fable about the spread of HIV in Southern Africa. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare Artist's Book copies are number 24 of 50. |
| General note | A collaborative project between Caren Heft and Jeffrey Morin. Various colored and textured Root Mill cotton, Larroque and Hahnemuhle papers. Ornamentation includes onlays of metal, string, tape, plastic, pins, mica, beads and paper. All books printed in 14 point Cochin Light. Pale blue-green textured cloth dropback box with small mica square inlaid on front. Wheaton vols. are numbered 17 of 50. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare Artists' Book copy purchased from Jeff Morin, 6/3/2024 |
| Genre/form | Linocuts 21st century Color. |
| Genre/form | Artists' books Wisconsin 21st century. |
| Other title | Martyr. |
| Other title | Mercury. |
| Other title | Rooster. |
| Other title | Female martyr Shahida. |
| Other title | Dancing cats of mercury. |
| Other title | Sibongile and the murderous rooster. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Artist's Book Collection | N7433.4.H44 M37 2005 | ✔ Available | Request Material |