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The dark squares

Title
The dark squares / by Sjoerd Hofstra ; text by Thomas Rayfiel.
Author
Hofstra, Sjoerd.
Publication
Amsterdam ; New York : Published by ZET, c2000.

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TextBy appointment only Spencer Coll. Neth. 2000 10-276Schwarzman Building - Print Collection Room 308

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Additional Authors
  • Rayfiel, Thomas, 1958-
  • ZET (Firm) pbl
Description
[13] leaves : ill.; 43 cm.
Subject
  • Hofstra, Sjoerd
  • Chess in art
  • Chess > Fiction
  • Toy and movable books > Specimens
  • Pop-up books > Specimens
Genre/Form
  • Artists' books – Netherlands – 20th century.
  • Mechanical works.
Note
  • "Edition of 15 copies and 3 a.p."
  • Chess strategy in the story is illustrated with constructions containing pieces that move as leaves of book are turned. Includes one pop-up construction.
  • Constructed from sheets of white paper backed with black paper; printed on white pages only. Five blank leaves and free endleaves are not counted in collation, above.
Binding (note)
  • Publisher's quarter black morocco and black grosgrain silk boards, lettered in blind; issued in black grosgrain silk-covered slipcase.
Call Number
Spencer Coll. Neth. 2000 10-276
OCLC
54840684
Author
Hofstra, Sjoerd.
Title
The dark squares / by Sjoerd Hofstra ; text by Thomas Rayfiel.
Imprint
Amsterdam ; New York : Published by ZET, c2000.
Local Note
Spencer Coll. copy is no. 6/15; signed in pencil by Hofstra.
Binding
Publisher's quarter black morocco and black grosgrain silk boards, lettered in blind; issued in black grosgrain silk-covered slipcase.
Place of Publication
Netherlands Amsterdam.
United States New York (State) New York.
Added Author
Rayfiel, Thomas, 1958-
ZET (Firm) Publisher
Research Call Number
Spencer Coll. Neth. 2000 10-276
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