Those two daring pirates

A$220 · Offered by Douglas Stewart Fine Books

[Melbourne] : the artists, 2004. Artist’s book, 180 mm tall, 22 page concertina offset lithograph with original hand colouring, bound in coloured fabric, initialled by the artists. Printed in an edition of 30 copies with one artist s proof, this is copy 13/30. A colourful celebration of the cultural life of New Orleans, Louisiana. [These two daring pirates] is Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison s ninth book together in a partnership that often involves members of their families helping to construct or contribute to various aspects of their book making. Haby s connection to New Orleans stems from her parents continued enthusiasm for the temporary home they made there in the 1970s. Early last year she accompanied them on a nostalgic return trip, while Jennison remained in Melbourne minding the fort and collating the material Haby sent back. Those Two Daring Pirates is a collage of family snaps, memorabilia, found recipes and the beautiful drawings of flora and fauna which are signature Haby/Jennison. extract from Artists book review by Jurate Sasnaitis in Poster Magazine, Issue eight, Customisation, Autumn, 2005. This artists book was later exhibited as part of Ex Libris (2005), and The Banyule City Council Works on Paper Art Award 2005. Editions of this book are in the collections of the State Library of Victoria, the State Library of Queensland, Melbourne University Library, Monash University Library, and the National Gallery of Australia (formerly as part of the Ergas Collectio

• Binding: Hardcover

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