The Hollow Men
Moscow: Emil Goozairow, 2018. Number 4 of 5 copies. An intricate and evocative limited edition version of T.S. Eliot's famous poem "The Hollow Men." It was designed and created by Emil Goozairow. Goozairow is a Russian artist who paints and draws, produces movies, and creates exceptional handmade books that are printed on rare types of paper and published in limited editions. His techniques create unique designs that often are made with natural materials alone or in combination with relief decorations made from metal or polymeric clay. He creates books that he describes as "pop up," “kinetic carousel," “liporello” or “3D origami.” He also writes fairy tales, stories and mystical scenes. This version of "The Hollow Men" juxtaposes the poem's text with dramatic illustrations and large, jagged, menacing pop-ups. Bound in canvas, which has been painted in metallic bronze and gold acrylic with a heavy texture. The spine is a loosely knit fabric that has also been hand painted. The title is hand painted on the front cover and name of the artist is painted on the back cover along with the edition number and date. In fine condition. Measures 9.5 x 7 inches. ARTB/021921. More