Takako Saito, To my Friends
Cullompton, Beau Geste Press, (n.d.) 1974. Handmade artists’ book in dyed slipcase with handwritten title, signed by the artist. Softcover, 20.5 x 15.5 cm, unpaginated. Offset printed featuring drawings, texts, original collages, rubber-stamps, embossings and several tipped-in mini books.
Elaborately produced first book by Fluxus artist Takako Saito commemorating her days at Beau Geste Press in Devon. The book was made in an edition of 110 and distributed primarily among friends. Super rare, near mint copy.