| | 3 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Chax Press records, 1977--ongoing, ead | | | | Date(s): | 1977--ongoing | | | | Abstract: | Chax Press is a
small, Tucson based publishing house founded in 1984. Since opening they have published
hundreds of books by creative, and innovative poets. They are known for their unique style
of books that include both soft-bound offset books as well as hand-printed limited editions,
combining both complex visual dynamics and more various book structures throughout all of
their letterpress books. This collection contains business materials, book development
materials, published manuscripts, and illustrative plates and blocks used by the press, as
well as correspondence with authors. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Small presses -- Arizona | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th
century | Authors, American -- Correspondence | Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 4 | Author: | Holme, John Francis, 1868-1904 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John Francis Holme collection,
1886-1938
1889-1903 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1886-1938 | | | | Abstract: | This collection includes over 750 of Holme's original drawings
and etchings, 142 reproductions, 134 original drawings by students and associates, and
all nine Bandar Log Press books; as well as correspondence, photographs, news clippings,
and articles relating to the School of Illustration and the Bandar Log Press. In
addition to Holme, authors of the Bandar Log Press books are Charles Dryden, William
Robinson, Kirke La Shelle, and George Ade. Holme's drawings are illustrations for news
stories, including coverage of the 1897 Luetgert trial and the 1893 World Columbian
Exposition; drawings of people, theatrical performances, "life and times" scenes of the
1890s; political events and politicians, including coverage of the 1896 Democratic
presidential convention, and political cartoons. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Drawing -- Study and teaching -- United States | Editorial cartoons -- United States -- Specimens | Illustrators -- United States -- History | Drawing, American -- Specimens | Etching, American -- Specimens | Newspaper court reporting -- United States -- History -- 19th
Century | Newspapers -- Illustrations -- Specimens | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 5 | Author: | Black Sparrow Press | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Black Sparrow Press Collection,
1966-1994
(bulk 1973-1993) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1966-1994 | | | | Abstract: | Black Sparrow Press was a small independent publishing house focused on avant-garde literature. Produced by John and Barbara Martin, with the help of typographer and printer Graham Mackintosh, the Press was responsible for drawing attention to Charles Bukowski and his literary work. Each published title includes correspondence from authors, layout matter and artwork, ephemera, photographs, manuscripts, proofs, and first editions. Black Sparrow Press published a number of American and English authors including Diane Wakoski, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert Creeley, Charles Olson, John Fante, Gerard Malanga, Wanda Coleman, and acquired publication rights for Wyndham Lewis and D. H. Lawrence. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | American Poetry – 20th Century. | American Literature – 20th Century. | Authors and Publishers – 20th Century. | Publishers and Publishing – United States – California. | Small Presses – United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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