The book of Jonah
Contributors: Loeber, Nancy, binder
Publisher: Russell Maret
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [New York, NY]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 14
Subjects: Printing; Specimens
Other titles: Jonah
Work titles: Bible. Jonah. English. Authorized. 2012
Description: This edition of The Book of Jonah is hand-set in Nicolas, a typeface designed by Russell Maret, and printed on a special making of Twinrocker Handmade Paper. The translation is that of the King James Bible. The type formes are inked in migrating shades of blue ink, conceived as a visual descent into and eventual reprieve from darkness over the course of the text. The book measures eleven inches wide by ten inches tall and is bound by Nancy Loeber. Eighty copies were printed in advance of October, 2012. Author includes long summary in description of book at this link: http://russellmaret.com/books-in-print/the-book-of-jonah/
Notes: "Eighty copies have been hand-set & printed by Russell Maret during the quiet summer of MMXII. The typeface is Nicolas printed upon Twinrocker handmade paper. The binding is the work of Nancy Loeber."--Colophon.

Accpompanied by publication announcement ([5] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.)

"The translation is that of the King James Bible."--Prospectus.

Rare Book copy: No. 24; signed by the printer.