Errantry
By: Werner Pfeiffer
Contributors: Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973; Scaruffi, Piero; Pear Whistle Press
Publisher: Pear Whistle Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Red Hook, N.Y
Language: eng
Subjects: Artists' books; Specimens; War casualties; Art; Adaptations; Triumphzug Kaiser Maximilians I.
Other titles: Triumphzug Kaiser Maximilians I.
Description: A printed scroll inspired by a series of woodcuts known as Triumphzug Kaiser Maximilians I. After a four column introduction, the bulk of the scroll contains a series of pictures joined by the text of a poem (based on J.R.R. Tolkien's poem Errantry), while along the bottom is a time line of the wars of the 20th century, enumerating their casualties.
Notes: Title from scroll header.

Imprint from colophon.

"The chronological listing of the wars and conflicts is adapted from an internet listing called 'Wars and genocides of the 20th century' by Piero Scaruffi"--Colophon.

Scroll is attached to a handled dowel at one end, enclosed in a stiff cylindrical hinged encasing, inserted into a brass shell casing, then placed in a custom wooden box.

Digitally printed in red and black on canvas.

"Errantry was produced in a limited edition of 52 signed and numbered copies."--Colophon.

Rare Book copy: No. 14.