Draft notation
By: Jen Bervin
Contributors: Kerksieck, Friedrich, printer; Albers, Anni, associated name; Granary Books (Firm)
Publisher: Granary Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New York City
Language: eng
Subjects: Weaving; Patterns; Conceptual art; Typewriter art; Artists' books
Other titles: Draft notations
Notes: Edition of 75 numbered copies.

"Each copy comprises: 1) four pale green books with a total of fifty-seven typed studies reproduced in letterpress; 2) a numbered, unique typing on red board; 3) facsimiles of nine studies made on different typewriters; 4) a typed process note; and 5) a colophon all contained in a sailcloth-covered clamshell box."--Publisher's website.

"The art of weaving dates back to 7000 BC and is one of the earliest grid forms. Though both conceptual and concrete poets have used the typewriter extensively, my interest is in Anni Albers' typed designs. ... Anni Albers' typings were my impetus to study weaving, which I hoped would teach me about typing. ... The title, Draft Notation, refers to the pre-weaving design diagrams a weaver creates or consults to plan her work on the loom. I think of these studies as textile scores. ..."--Process note.

"Letterpress printing by Friedrich Kerksieck"--Colophon.

Rare Book copy: No. 2.