These pithy
observations of a professional dealer range from comments by the
players on life, poker and other players to commentary on the
philosophy of poker. Printed in Eurostile and Zapf types on
Neenah Classic Crest paper by Pat Baldwin. The illustrations were
"painted" on the computer from a collection of antique
playing cards. 2 1/2 X 2 7/8 inches, 131 pages. Poker chip on
front cover, facsimile of $1000 bill on back cover.The felt
covered boards with silk screened symbols, handmade paper end
papers and binding were done at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery by
Patrice Baldwin and staff. This is a signed and numbered edition
of 50. $80 + $2 p&h. Dealer discount is 25% - 3 book
minimum of one title.
In act one of
Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio tells Romeo about the mischievous
little nymph who comes to people in their dreams and causes all
kinds of mayhem. This miniature pop-up opens out on all four
sides revealing a little silver Queen Mab riding in her hazelnut
carriage with silk reins, drawn by a gnat. The illustrations are
designed by Graham Barrett Royce and "painted" on the
computer. Covered with Japanese hand block-printed paper and
lined with handmade paper from Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. The
box is a 2 1/4 inch cube with a 25 page accordioned text. Bound
at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery by Patrice Baldwin and staff.
Edition of 60 signed and numbered copies. $85.
