Action at a Distance / Sarah Nicholls

Identifier:FA.B81.1244

Dimensions:4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) closed

Creation dates:2012

Subjects: pamphlets, prints

Description:Woodcut and letterpress on paper, 4" x 6" closed. Printed from handset metal type and woodcuts in an edition of 150. "Action at a Distance, the Fall 2012 Brain Washing from Phone Towers Informational Pamphlet, is an exploration of Isaac Newton, the Principia, and the beginnings of the Royal Society in London. Math! Plague! Mean Anonymous Pamphlets! Kids, the seventeenth century had it all. Included is a general history of Newton's career, his various intellectual feuds, his relationship with the Royal Society, and an overview of his masterwork. Brain Washing From Phone Towers is a series of informative and entertaining Informational Pamphlets produced by hand on a seasonal basis. These small-scale publications combine text (handset in metal type) and image (carved in wood or linoleum) produced via obsolete technology in editioned works which are distributed at will to a chosen audience. The content of the series aims for historical interest, commemorative intent and a healthy dose of humor, and the distribution methods are based on the values of the gift economy. You can learn more about the series here." - from http://www.sarahnicholls.com/?works=action-at-a-distance