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The Matchmaker's Lament and Other Astonishments is a limited-edition fine art book of poetry published in 1967 by The Gehenna …
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The Matchmaker's Lament and Other Astonishments is a limited-edition fine art book of poetry published in 1967 by The Gehenna Press, featuring poems by Leonard Nathan and striking visual artwork by famed American artist Leonard Baskin. Includes an original print by Baskin.
Publication Overview
Publisher: The Gehenna Press, a highly influential private fine-arts press founded by Leonard Baskin.
Release Year: Originally issued in a limited run in 1967.
Print Volume: Only 400 copies were printed for the standard limited run, making it a highly sought-after collector's item. This is copy 13.
Materials: Printed on premium Arches paper with unbound pages, brown boards, and a paper spine label.
The Artistic Collaboration
The Poetry: Written by Leonard Nathan, a distinguished American poet and critic known for his precise, evocative verse.
The Art: Illustrated by Leonard Baskin, featuring six lithographs and 22 text illustrations. Baskin's work on this project reflects his signature style: stark, energetic, and often dramatic black-and-white figural art
The product is a hardcover first edition book titled "Leonard Nathan / Matchmaker's Lament And Other Astonishments" by Leonard Nathan with drawings by Leonard Baskin. Published by The Gehenna Press in 1962 in the United States of America, this illustrated book focuses on the topic of art. As an original print, it offers a unique glimpse into the world of art and creativity through the eyes of the author and illustrator. A valuable addition to any collector's library, this book showcases the intricacies of human emotion and expression through its thought-provoking content.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 1ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Book is in excellent condition as is the original print by baskin. Book is in excellent condition as is the original print by baskin. less
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