LES CHATS DITES-VOUS ? / Original

CATS YOU SAY?

Texts Maurice Metton / Engravings René Botti

One of 7 copies numbered from 1 to 7 with original

This accordion book composed by hand in Old Roman and European characters, illustrated with original engravings by René Botti, a mix of etchings, aquatints, woodcuts and typography, was printed in 45 copies on vellum. Arches on the presses of the RLD workshop.

Typo and images intertwine against a background of hand-inked engraved wood impressions in the manner of a typical palisade in the work of René Botti.

Two prints on Rodoïd play with the transparencies of the illustrations.

7 copies numbered 1 to 7 include an original
* 33 copies numbered from 8 to 40
* 5 copies reserved for book artisans.

Colophon signed by the author and the artist.

Wooden box enhanced with collages and bendings made by the artist.

RLD Editions 2006