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Words make the infinite finite Worte machen das Unendliche endlich Item date(s): 2015 Romano Hänni Pages: unpaged Size: 122mm Technique: Letterpress Edition: V: #44/86; VI: #144/187; VII: #244/290 Type: Accordion fold Place publication: Romano Hänni Verlag Publisher: Basel, Switzerland Additional notes: Trio: Series of three letterpress books. No VII, VI, V Reference note: Basel: Romano Hänni, 2018. Hardcover. A set of three books in the Words Make the Infinite Finite series. Volume VII is limited to 290 copies, Volume VI is limited to 187 copies, and Volume V is limited to 86 copies. Swiss book artist and typographer Romano Hänni (1956 - ) has been experimenting with unusual compositions of letter forms and symbols since the early 1980s. His intricate designs can seem somewhat whimsical but often are reactions to society, politics, and traumatic events. Creating things manually with the participation of all of the senses is very important to him. A master of visual poetry, he enjoys teaching to pass on his knowledge and skills. Each of these books was hand composed and hand printed in black, red, yellow, and blue ink. All are accordion structures with stiff paper illustrated wrappers, which when removed, allow the twelve pages of the contents to be unfolded into one continuous strip. With a paper band closure for the folded book. Includes a four page supplement featuring the title of the work and the colophon in both English and German. A small set in a slipcase measuring about 3.25 inches wide by 5 inches tall by 1.25 inches thick. In fine condition. Unpaginated. Exhibition notes: leporello JGCBA, WAM 24 September – 13 December 2024 Ref: GB/16646