Risbury, England: Whittington Press, 1991. Hardcover. Number 38 of 105 copies of the deluxe edition. There were 955 total copies printed including 850 copies of the regular edition. This is one of the special copies of the annual publication of Matrix, one of the foremost publications on the book arts during its 36 year existence. Sadly, Matrix 36, published in 2020, was the last annual edition of the Matrix series. After 36 years, Whittington Press owners, John and Rose Randle, decided to discontinue producing this fine annual for printers and bibliophiles on the book arts that compiled articles, illustrations, paper and typography samples and book reviews. This issue includes a number of articles by such well-known bibliophiles and book artists as John Dreyfus, Ruari McLean, Sebastian Carter, John Randle, Jan Van Krimpen, and Roderick Cave. Interspersed throughout are photographs, printing samples, and illustrations. There is the volume's prospectus inserted in a back pocket. Quarter bound in green Oasis leather with blue and green marbled boards. Letterpress printed in Caslon, Fournier, and Garamond types on Somerville Laid and Zerkall Mould-made papers.The deluxe copy includes a separate book bound in orange paper boards with a story and wood engravings by John O'Connor. Both volumes are housed in a stiff board green slipcase. Near fine condition with small mark on book spine and some wear to slipcase. Matrix volume and folder measure 8 x 11 inches. BOB/102621. Near Fine.

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