The figure above was adapted from a pre-Columbian book used by the Mixtec people of Mexico. It shows a priestly diety painting a book of the heavens as part of the creation of the world and the Mixtec people. It is presented respectfully here as a tribute to indigenous book makers, a reminder that book making in the Americas is an ancient and venerable art, and that some of the best of it should be more widely known.
All titles are paperback unless otherwise noted.
Titles include Membrane Press, Open Meeting, Word Press and related imprints. Since 1971, Membrane Press, Open Meeting, and Light and Dust Books have been printed on recycled paper. Work by many of the writers published by Light and Dust, including selections from some of the items listed here, may be found in the Light and Dust Archive. The major collection of Berge's poetry from the late sixties to the mid seventies. Brandi's work exemplifies the impressionistic postcard travelwriting style established by Jack Kerouac.