Toronto: George Walker, 2008. Hardcover. Number 9 of 11 copies in this special second edition, limited and signed. The Book of Hours pays tribute in a series of 99 engraved prints to those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. “Although international politics is often central to discussions of 9/11, Book of Hours focus on innocent life lost adds emotional urgency to the issue of who and what is responsible ... [It] is called Book of Hours because it is an exploration, condemnation, and celebration of our culture’s devotion to time, and the way our regimented routines can reassure and also stifle us” (George Walker, preface). The visual narrative begins several hours before the attack - capturing the normal routines of American life. The timeline continues through the fall of the towers up to several days after the attacks, showing disruption to routines and the emotional impact on everyone as life went on.  The book is printed on Yuki Gampi paper from the original wood blocks. Bound in handmade bright orange paper wrappers with paper label to front wrapper. Housed in a custom made wooden box with paper title label to front panel. The box comes with a folding wooden display stand. Clean and bright in fine condition. Engraved, printed, and bound by George A. Walker. 189 pages.  PRI/071122. Fine.

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Price: $8,000.00