The alphabet of creation
Subtitle: an ancient legend from the Zohar
By: with drawings by Ben Shahn
Contributors: Samuel, Maurice, 1895-1972, translator; Blumenthal, Joseph, 1897-1990, book designer; Spiral Press; Reehl Litho Company
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 1954
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng; heb
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Legends; Hebrew language; Alphabet; Creation; Folklore; Cabala; Bible
Work titles: Zohar Selections English
Notes: "Adapted by Ben Shahn from the English translation of Maurice Samuel and other sources."

"Conceived and illustrated by Ben Shahn, the first edition of this book, limited to 550 copies, was set in Emerson type and printed under the supervision of Joseph Blumenthal at The Spiral Press, New York. The current edition is an offset reproduction by Reehl Litho, Inc."

Rare Book copy: In original dust jacket.