Primary Artist

Christopher Croft (1947–)

Title

A-Z of Australian animals, common to the Australian Capital Territory.

Physical description

34 page hardcover handbound linen-covered book containing text and 26 etchings presented in a linen-covered slipcase

Date made

1988

Category

Artist's book

Print types

intaglio | relief

Technique

etchings, printed in brown ink, from multiple plates; letterpress, printed in brown ink

Matrix size

30.0 x 33.0 cm (book (closed))

Edition information

edition of 75

Production notes

Image is drawn and etched in copper by Christopher Croft. Plates printed by Basil Hall, Studio One Inc., ACT. End papers handmade from Kniphofia (red-poker) by Katharine Nix. Typography and letterpress by Peter Finlayand Les Petersen. Binding by Monbelli-Wadlington, ACT. Paper is hyle 90gsm from Barchan Green Mill, UK. This book was printed in an edition of 75 numbered copies. The first 25 copies have been hand-coloured by the artist and bound in leather. The remaining 50 copies are linen bound. All copies are presented in a linen-covered slipcase.

Subject categories

Collection: The Studio One Inc print workshop archive of Australian prints 1986 - 2000, acquired 2004. | Australia, Book arts: Artist's book

Legacy id

142914

Creators

Petersen, Les. | (1956–) Aotearoa New Zealander | Male | printer (letterpress)

HALL, Basil | (1954–) Australian | Male | printer

Croft, Christopher. | (1947–) Australian | Male | artist

STUDIO ONE INC. | (1985–2000) Australian | Organisation | print workshop

Finlay, Peter. | (1924–2018) Australian | Male | printer