limited edition book [akphabet of desire]alphabet of desire is an extended love poem in the form of an abecedary; illustrations are abstract expressions of the text. The text not only chronicles the celebration of a relationship but expresses a wish to not forget and to remain attentive to love. It is available either bound or as an unbound, boxed portfolio. Text and prints by Heidi Zednik; designed and produced by Alicia Bailey.

Funded in part by a Regional Arts Project Grant from the Asheville Area Arts Council, the Madison County Arts Council, the Toe River Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council.

Production: The layout of both editions is consistent yet each print is unique. Text laserprinted on Arches watercolor paper. All images painted on an open screen with water based acrylic inks, then hand-pulled for each of the four colors, allowing artistic variation within the edition.

 

Bound book:
Each text block bound drum-leaf style. Spine is goat skin and Moriki hand-embossed with letters of the alphabet. Covers are mono-screenprint with embossed alphabet on Rives BFK. Cover board edges wrapped with Moriki, endpapers handmade by Katie MacGregor, page edges treated with blue pigmented wax. Label is foil printed goatskin.

Approx. dimensions: 6¾ x 6¾ x ¾ inches
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Miniature Version: 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x ¼ inches
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bound book [limited edition]
boxed edition

Boxed portfolio:
Prints are loose in wrap-around portfolio of Rives BFK. Title and colophon laserprinted on Mulberry and laminated to wrapper. Portfolio rests in handpainted wooden tray. Spine, cover boards and label same as bound edition.

Approx. dimensions of box:
7 ½ x 7 ½ x 1 inches
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A limited selection of signed and numbered individual prints available.
Print dimensions: 5 ½ x 5 ½
on 6 ½ x 6 ½ inch paper.

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Contact aliciabailey@mac.com or zednikh@bellsouth.net