The Lapis Press [Catalog] / Lapis Press

Identifier:REF.SE.1469

Dimensions:v. : ill. ; 23 cm

Publication dates:1988

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Book catalogs, Poetry, Book industries and trade--History, Books--Marketing

Description:"The Lapis Press was founded in 1984 by artist Sam Francis with the goal of producing unusual and timely texts in visually compelling formats. Published editions comprised poetry, fiction, and essays on contemporary art, philosophy, literature and Jungian psychology. During this time, Lapis also published books created in collaboration with significant contemporary artists. These livres d'artiste employed a variety of media, including lithographs, etchings, and letterpress, printed on specially selected papers, and bound by hand." -lapispress.com After the death of Sam Francis in 1994, Lapis Press continues to honor his legacy of collaboration and to grow and expand its' commitments to local artists with a residency and printing fine artists prints. Lapis Press is located in California and current catalog information can be found online. CBA Holdings Include: The Lapis Press [Catalog] Fall 1988 [Cover artwork by Sam Francis]