The world's worst marbled papers : being a collection of ten contemporary San Serriffean marbled papers showing the lowest level of technique, the worst combinations of colors, and the most inferior execution known since the dawn of the art of marbling / collected by the author during a five year expedition to the Republic of San Serriffe ; with an introd. and commentary by Theodore Bachaus.
| Author/creator | Morris, Henry book artist. |
| Other author | Guyot, Don former owner. |
| Other author | San Serriffe Publishing Company. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Place of publication not identified] : San Serriffe Pub. Co., 1978. |
| Description | 55 unnumbered pages : color samples ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Local note | Joyner- Includes bookplate laid in stating: "From the bookarts library of Don A. Guyot." |
| General note | Fictitious place of publication in colophon: Port Clarendon, S.S. |
| General note | Limited to 400 copies. |
| General note | Theodore Bachaus is a pseudonym for Henry Morris. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Larry Houston, 2019 |
| Genre/form | Sample books. |
| Genre/form | Artists' books. |
| Genre/form | Marbled papers (Paper) 20th century. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Artist's Book Collection | Z271.3.M37 W67 1978 | ✔ Available | Request Material |