HERetic: Joan of Arc
Viewpoint Editions, 2009. Paperback. Number 51 of 55 copies. Signed and numbered by the artist. Includes excerpts from "Le Ditie de Jehanne d'Arc" by Christine de Pizan, a French poetess. "Written in 1429 when Joan was at the height of her successful campaign, it celebrates her life and achievements. On each facing page, an image is combined with comments on Joan of Arc's brief history. The pages covering her trial for heresy incorporate Joan's own words, taken from the trial document." Printed by Acme Bookbinding on Mohawk Via Superfine Eggshell 100# paper in German Latin, Uncial, and 10th Century Bookhand typefaces. Fine in paper wrappers with full color photographic illustrations throughout. Housed in a box that was designed to resemble a well-worn library enclosure for a rare book. The box has a cloth tie closure, faux-library stickers, and other appropriate markings. Unpaginated. ARTB/011524. Fine. More