(Lois Morrison) Geryon's Country

Artist's book by Lois Morrison. [New Jersey.] 2005. Tunnel book format. 9" x 5.5". Color copied from crayon drawings. Gocco-printed and color penciled onto digital color Supreme Glossy recycled, Arches text wove and Fabriano Tiziano Lava Red. Typeface is Font Lister. Together with the colophon in a red folder at the back of the book are three handcut and movable grommeted figures of two Geryons and a dog. These figures can be placed between the layers of the book to form an interactive scene. Laid in a patterned tan cloth wrapper lined in deep red with a three-button closure. One in an edition of 25 copies, signed by Lois Morrison. Fine.
Inspired by the Greek myth wherein Hercules is caught stealing Geryon's herd of red catle and kills him as one of his labors. "Geryon is described as being red, incredibly srong and having six arms and six legs" -- from the text.

$750