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  The ABC’s of Safe Sex,1993  Three simple guidelines for safer sex from Juan Flavier, Philippine Health Secretary.  Photocopied, 8-page single sheet structure.  4 1/4”H x 2 3/4”W. Open edition.

Ace to Zinnia, 1989  A flip-card tour of the alphabet featuring printed words and found objects to illustrate the letters of the alphabet. 28 decorated rolodex cards on metal base. 3”H x 4“W. Two-piece box. Unique.

Alphabet Mountain, 1989  A flexible book that shapes into a variety of landscapes. It has doors that open, sliding panels and many other surprises. 28 panels decorated with clippings and found objects. 11 1/2“H x 10”W. Unique.

Alphabet Soup, 1990  An exploration of the use and possibilities of the 26 letters we call our alphabet. Five identical cast cotton-fiber panels are colored uniquely to bring out the text.  Ring binding. 4 1/2“H x 6 1/4“W. 5 copies.

Arizona Wildlife, 1999. A ten-panel tunnel book expands to create a three-dimensional panorama of desert wildlife, vegetation and landscapes. Constructed out of actual postcards with folding side panels that record memories of an Arizona boyhood. Approximately 4"H x 6"W, opens to over 12"D. Gray cardstock protective case with additional text and images. 10 copies.
Baggage Claim, 1997  A reflection on the things we carry and the things we leave behind as we travel through life.  Offset printed in six colors on Fabriano paper with wrapped board covers and five block print pop-ups.  1950's matchbox suitcase box.  1 1/2" H x 2 1/2" W, opens to 36"L.  30 copies.

A Box of Stairs, 1994  One long piece of Kraft paper is gocco printed and then cut and folded up into a two-piece box. The covers are connected by a flight of 28 pop-up stairs. Text on bottom cover. 2” square. 36 copies.

Buildings, 1992  An observation on the nature of creativity expressed on a series of architecturally-shaped pages. Rubber stamped text on Arches paper, Strathmore covers and comb binding. 4 1/2”H x 3 1/4”W. 50 copies.

Carol Barton’s Tunnel Class, 1991  Six panel tunnel book created during a workshop with Carol Barton. Photocopied images of the class participants mounted on Bristol boar with Canson hinges. 6 1/2”H x 8”W. Unique binding by artist.

Christmas Greetings, 1990  A tribute to supportive friends is presented on 16 concertina-folded pages with metallic string, rubber stamped text and collage decorations. 1 1/2” square.  12 copies.

 

ChromoStew, 2009  32 panels mix, combine, connect, and simmer into a sizzling, sweeping swirl of hues. Lay out the cards in any order, then mix up the cards and deal yourself a new batch of ChromoStew. 2 1/2” square.  Folding case. Open edition.

 

  Cooperation/Conflagration, 1992 Eight steps turn cooperation into conflagration. At any point the book can be rotated and the process reversed. Photocopied text and images with wrap-around cover. 3”H x 4“W. Open edition.

dositdown Do Sit Down, 1991  Practical advice for relaxing cascades from the seat of a miniature chair. Photocopied in two colors, the text block fits inside a painted, museum board chair. Plastic box. 3 3/4“H x 2”W. 30 copies.

Don’t Peek, 1991 A glimpse at a quartet of animals who fail to take instructions. Tunnel book of stamped images and text that has been created out of Folio, Canson and Fabriano papers. 4”H x 5”W. 7 copies.

Dulce Rey, 1991  A mental escape to a friendlier clime.  Multi-colored rubber-stamped images on rice paper. Concertina-folds. 30 pages. 1“H x 1”W. Encased in a colorful plastic guitar, 3”H x 1“W. 30 copies.

Extended Family, 1990  A light-hearted look at an unexpected gathering of friends. Stamped text and images on Arches paper overlays and pop-up, foldout, spring, string, slide and wheel features. 1 3/4“ square. 20 copies.

"(The jury) had high praise for all books, especially for a unique entry printed with rubber type and colorful, stamped illustrations."
~ The Judges' Report, 1990 Miniature Book Competition

Fashion Statements, 1990  A set of six humorous fashion observations from hats down to shoes. Each book is hand-screened in three colors on parchmarque with fabric covers. Slipcase with label 3”H x 2 1/4 “W. 25 sets.

The Forgotten Closet , 1996  What’s behind the closet door and why is everyone afraid to find out? The answer is revealed in a single-sheet structure that opens to create several pages of text and a 3-D look-inside closet. Photocopied on cardstock. 4 1/2”H x 2 3/4”W. Open edition.

 

Gay Myths, 1993  A catalog of misconceptions about gay people. 24 photocopied pages with four that foldout. Black faux leather cover with two labels. Standard: 2”H x 3 1/2”W. Mini:  1 3/4”H x 3”W. Open edition.

Geometric Tunnel, 1991  Eight-panel tunnel book where a rectangle gradually changes shape to become a circle. Museum board and decorative papers. 5”W x 4”H. Unique.

Gifted, 1991  The sigh of a lover gift-rich and romance-poor. Rubber stamped text and images on overlapping concertina folds that create 3-D scenes. Encased in painted, papier-mâché gift box. 3” square. 12 copies.

1992 Distinguished Book Award, Miniature Book Society, "Concept and execution done elegantly in the mathematical sense, a model of integrity." ~ The Jury

Grandma's Closet, 1991. Sneak a peek through-the-keyhole into Grandma's tightly locked secret closet of treasures. Six-panel tunnel book of hand-colored photocopied images on Folio stock. Text and additional images on side hinges. 8¼"H x 5¼"W. 30 copies.


A Great Lunch, 1996  A graphic thank-you from a not-too-grateful guest. A single sheet of paper is cut and folded into a four-panel tunnel book. Offset printed with hand coloring and red fabric lips added. 2 1/2”H x 3”W, opens to 9"D. 40 copies.

Guerrilla Bookmaking, 1994  Catalog for solo show at Pyramid Atlantic in Riverdale, Maryland. Single sheet version of Hedi Kyle’s flag book. Photocopied. Cut out and glued by hand. 2 3/4”H x 3 1/2”W. Open edition.

Hey Straights!, 1994  A call for better understanding and cooperation between gays and lesbians and their adversaries. Photocopied, 16-page single sheet structure with cover onlay. 4 1/4”H x 2 3/4”W. Open edition.

Holiday Greetings, 1990  A holiday appreciation book on the importance of friendship. Rubber stamped text decorated with sequins, stickers, string and cut paper. Painted plaster gift box on cover. 1 1/2“ square. 12 copies.

Home Improvement, 1993  A painted and decorated foamcore book that expresses the need for better family values. Stamped and collage images with paste papers by Claire Maziarczyk. 7 1/2“H x 5”W. Unique.

Horrorosa Noticia, 1993  Miniature calaveras (skull or skeleton) drawings based on Mexican woodcuts. Concertina structure with Spanish text on one side and English  on the other.  Photocopied on Fabriano paper. 3/4“ H x 1 3/4W”, opens to 26”L. Black plastic sarcophagus. 65 copies.

Hot Off the Press, 1995  A four page flexagon newsletter created by 14 young people, ages 8 -12, with the help of the artist at the Cairo Public Library. Photocopied with stamped decorations. 11”H x 8 1/2”W. 100 copies.

Is It a Mess?, 1993  A tunnel book with eight inter-connected panels that create a zigzagging pathway for the hand-stamped text. Bristol board and craft paper hinges. 6 1/2”H x 7”W.  Unique.

Is It That Time Again?, 1993  Comb bindings on two sides allow pages to open left and right to deliver a birthday knock-knock joke. Photocopied in two colors with sticker decorations added. 1 3/4“H x 3”W. Origami envelope.
30 copies.

Juke Box Quilts , 1990. A jazzy tribute to juke box designs of a past era decorate eight three-dimensional pages with cut-paper collages and a cast papier-mâché cover. Fabric hinge binding. Commercial plastic juke box container. 5 "H x 3 1/2 "W. 10 copies.

 

A Jungle Fantasy, 1994 Exotic animals and vegetation come to life in a five-panel tunnel book inspired by the work of Charlotte Stowell. Museum board frames, collage illustrations and decorative paper hinges. 7”H x 8 1/2”W. Unique.

Junket, 1990  A voyage of fancy aboard a bottled ship with text-laden sails. Gocco printing and thermography. Wood, paper & cotton pulp sculpture inside a corked bottle. 3 3/8” Dia. x 2 3/4“W. Two-piece box. 8 copies.

La Mariposa, 1993  A butterfly book in shape, embossed cover, text, illustrations, dangles, and butterfly binding stitch. Photocopied with stamped decorations. Spanish with English translation. Canson cover. 2 1/4”H x 3”W. 48 copies.

 

Los Sellos, 2000. A dozen designs, inspired by pre-Hispanic printing stamps, are letterpress printed on miniature cards, along with text sheets in Spanish and English, and then fitted in a chipboard album with cross-stitch binding. 3"H x 2 1/4"W. 30 copies.

 

LUNCH!, 1993 A papier-mâché frog with a black plastic fly trapped on the tip of its tongue. A 19” text scroll addresses the importance of social responsibility. Wood knob for rewinding. 2” cube box. 15 copies.

Mail Bonding, 1992 A reply to an unexpected letter from someone close to the heart. Photocopied in two colors on ivory bond, comb binding and plastic box. 32 pages plus foldouts.  2” square. Open edition.

Main Street Bagels, 1995  Discount coupon booklet created for friends who own a local business.  Photocopied bagel-shaped pages with key chain binding. 3 1/4” Dia. About 30 copies.

Maryline's Garden, 1996  Pop-down illustrations descend from between reflective pages to create eight kaleidoscope gardens. Offset printed text labels and color copied gardens mounted on mirrored mylar pages. 3”H x 21”W. Fabric bag. Archival clamshell box. 50 copies.

Miniseries, 1989 Ted Cronin’s reflection on television’s impact on our lives. Hand-screened text set inside a painted wood, plastic and wire television-like case. 9”H x 6”W (Text 4” x 4 1/2 “). Two-piece box. 30 copies.

Mosaic, 1992  The chances for a relationship change as pages turn and mosaic tiles move to cover one message and reveal a new idea. Gocco printing on handmade paper, piano-hinge binding. 2 1/2”H x 2 3/4”W. 20 copies.

Mountain Garden, 1994  Model for tunnel book class taught in the public schools. Felt-tip colored, cutout designs on cardstock frames, with bond paper hinges. Cover left unattached for demonstration. 4”H x 5”W. Unique.

Moving the Obstinate, 1996  Commissioned by the Smithsonian and inspired by a 1590 engineering treatise, this book presents a blueprint for social change. 18”H obelisk, foldout text screen and slipcover. 6 copies.

A New Song, 1996 A new edition of a 1986 poem celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Photocopied on two interlocking sheets of bond paper. 2 3/4“H x 2 1/8“W. Open edition.

New York City Transit, 1997 A 10-panel expanding diorama of Manhattan landmarks created out of actual postcards with New York City bus and subway maps for the side hinges.  4"H x 6"W, opens to10"D.  Decorated manilla box.
15 copies.

Old Reliable Supports, 1992 A catalog of supports to get through rough times. Stamped images are combined with overlays and pop-up surprises. Crossed long and link stitch binding. 2”H x 1 1 /2“W. Plastic box. 18 copies.

On Accepting Friends, 1992 A quote by Thomas Jefferson is a Valentine message photocopied in two colors with additional stamped illustrations added. Photocopied bond paper with cardstock cover. 4 1/4“H x 3 “W. Open edition.

Opportunities to Reflect, 1974 A portfolio of design work up to 1974 including photographs, samples and observations. 32 pages with additional fold-out and pop-up panels. Oriental sewn binding. 10 1/2“H x 15 1/2“W. Unique.  

Out and About, 2007. A springtime romp features a fluttering butterfly, a buzzing bee, a hovering dragonfly, a leaping frog, a wandering turtle, and a flash of blinking fireflies. Gocco printed and stenciled pages. 2 1/8 " Square, opens to a 30" panoramic view. Box with papier-mâché frog. 30 copies.

 

Parting Wish, 1993  A sentimental request from an 1880’s autograph album. Carousel binding opens to 3-D garden setting. Photocopied in two colors on speckled acid-free recycled cover stock with a leatherette cover and comb binding. Slipcase. 2 7/8” square. Open edition.

Patchwork Coins, 1990  A collection of multi-colored coins of questionable value. Thread text on cast cotton-fiber disks. 1”H. Two-piece cylinder box. Unique.

Penland Winter, 1996  Model created for a book structure class taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Cardstock and decorative papers. 4”H x 5”W. Unique.

A Perfect Fit, 1992 The importance of finding one’s place is presented on seven artist-made paper pages with embedded decorations and stamped text onlays. 11 1/2“H x 9 1/2 “W. Clamshell box. Unique.

The Rabbit Report, 1989  A vision of what happens when a deluge of rabbits--real or imaginary?--descend on the metropolis. Silk-screened and coated scroll encased in papier-mâché rabbit.  6”H x 5”W. 20 copies.

Remember Children,  1995 A model for a work in progress. A plea for the end of violence against children will be proclaimed by a parade of youthful activists. Recycled packing carton paper.  9”H x 6”W. Unique model.

River of Stars, 1994 Poetic text follows a dream journey down a celestial waterway. Text and letterpress printing by Julie Chen with an unfolding three-dimensional structure of interlocking concertina folds devised by Ed Hutchins. 2 7/8 "H x 2 ¾"W, opens to 24"L. Slipcase. 100 copies.

San Francisco & Friends,  1997  All the major sights seen on a West Coast jaunt come together in this three-dimensional expanding view of San Francisco.  An eight-panel tunnel book constructed from actual postcards collected on the trip.  The side hinges are a color- copied photo collage of the friends that made the trip special.  4"H x 6"W.  12 copies.

Scoops, 1991  A comparison between life and a multi-scoop cone. Scroll decorated with hand-cutstamps and rubber type, 16”L x 2”W, set in a colorful plastic ice cream cone, 2 “H, set in a plastic box 3”H x 1 5/8“W. 24 copies.

Serious Stuff, 1993  Catalog for solo show at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library in Montrose, New York. Single sheet version of petal book. Photocopied on ledger-sized bond paper. 2 3/4” square. Open edition.

The Shape of Things, 1994  The nature of first impressions is explored with a series of impossible 3-D puzzles. Photocopied on cardstock with colorful geometric sticker decorations. Constructed from a single sheet of paper. 2 1/8”H x 2”W. Paper slipcase. 85 copies.

Soft Serve, 1993 A comparison between life and a soft serveice cream cone expressed on a wildly decorated 26” scroll inside a 3”H snap-apart plastic ice cream cone. Gocco printed in 19 colors on Arches paper. Plastic box. 3 1/2”H x 1 1/2”W. 45 copies.

Star Book, 2005. Unfolding petal pages create a celestial pathway for a text describing a stellar friendship. Gocco printed on Environment Parchment with stickers, sequins, brass charms, buttons, brads, glow-in-the-dark stick-ons, lenticular panels, foamy shapes, puffed fabric, and stamped images added. Hardcover with eight unfolding double-page spreads. 2¾" square. Clamshell box.

 

State Plates, 1990 A dozen mini-license plates from frequently visited states: happiness, passion, shock, anxiety, etc. Multi-colored cast cotton-fiber panels with lamp chain binding. 4 1/4“H x 3”W. 12 copies.

Suzie Sez, 1993  Suzie’s doll head tops a concertina strip of advice panels and punched paper figures. Stamped text on multi-colored papers inside a 2” cube box with even more advice on the sides. 33 copies.

El taco de ojo (Easy on the Eye), 2000. A cardboard taco shell is stuffed with seven filling-shaped foamy pages with silk-screened text panels that carry sayings about food, hunger, and desire in Spanish on one side and English on the other. 3 ¾"H x 6"W. Custom crafted box. 48 copies.

 

Tags, 1991  Some thoughts on the process of evaluating new acquaintances. Stencil-stamped sales tags lavishly decorated with sequins, stickers and other great stuff discovered in the forgotten corners of the studio. Key chain binding. Two-piece box. 2 3/4”H x 1 3/4”W. 25 copies.

Tell Me Why, 2000. In the midst of our ordered universe how can disorder creep in? A single-sheet carousel book with fold-down pages and pop-up cloud formations. Offset printed in blue with hand-carved, hand-stamped illustrations 2 7/8"H x 2 5/8"W. Open Edition.

 

Tied for Success, 2001 A tie rack masquerading as a book describes a fight for individuality in the midst of corporate conformity. Twenty-one festive ties decorate the box, cover and pages. Gocco printed in 14 colors with collage, rubber stamping, stenciling, punching, sponging, embossing and thermography added. Leatherette covers and comb binding. Decorated leatherette pencil box. 7 3/4"H x 2"W. 28 copies.

 

Toro, 2001. Even a life of leisure may contain a dark underside. Hand-carved stamp illustrations and rubber stamp type are printed in four colors on handmade amatl (bark) paper. Of course, there's a swinging cape. 2"H x 1 1/8"W, opens to 13"L. Toro matchbox. 28 copies.

 

Towango Bashi, 1992  An archaic tribal poem about a vengeful demon spirit. Cast papier-mâché panels bound with leatherette and belt. Transcription, translation & notes included. Two-piece box. 8”H x 5“W. 6 copies.

Transformation, 1996  A cynical comparison between the life cycle of an ill-fated frog and the perpetual deterioration of the political process. Gocco printing on die-cut frog pages with faux-leather covers. Key ring binding. 3” square. 28 copies.

The Traveling Merriment Troupe,1991  A timely meeting between stable creatures and performing wild animals pre-figures Isaiah’s hopeful vision. 46 photocopied Vellum Bristol pages and comb binding. 3” square.
Open edition.

Travelog, 1995  An eight-panel tunnel book created from postcards collected on cross-country trip. In collaboration with Steve Warren. Color copied side hinges and paper case with text. 4”H x 6”W. 15 copies.

Tunnel O’ Love, 1994  A romantic voyage of discovery through a six-panel tunnel book. Text jumps from on heart-packed panel to the next.   Additional text on back cover.  Color copied and mounted on cardstock with Fabriano paper hinges.  4”H x 5”W. 60 copies.

Turtle Talk, 2001 Ever wonder what a turtle has to say? This combination book/box opens to reveal all the answers delivered by a bobbing-head handmade miniature turtle from Mexico. Gocco printed and silkscreened using gocco stencils in eight colors on acid-free Stonehedge paper. 1 1/2" cube unfolds to 4 1/2" X 7" sheet. 52 copies.

 

Twisted, 1992  Attempts to twist an individual to conform turn to a confirmation of individual expression. Bound so pages automatically advance as covers are twisted. Gocco printed on recycled paper. 3” square. 50 copies.

Under the Big Top, 1994  Model for tunnel book class taught in the public schools. Felt-tip marker illustrations and text on cardstock with bond paper hinges. 4”H x 5”W. Unique.

Village Voices, 2007  An unfolding winter scene where dozens of snow-folk raise their voices to celebrate the season. Flat card opens to a 4" H X 5" W X 3 1/2" D five-panel three-dimensional scene. Offset printed with six stenciled colors added. 4”H x 5”W. Open edition.

 

Voces de Mexico (Voices of Mexico), 2000. Sayings by Mexican luminaries on art, education, life, death and politics are recorded on a flexagon that rotates out from the center until returning to the beginning. In Spanish with English translation. 5" square. 1,000 copies.

 

The Unfolding Nature of Books, 1994  Catalog for solo show at the Park Row Gallery in Chatham, New York. Crimped pages unfold to both sides. Photocopied on bond paper and coverstock. 3 1/4“ square. Open edition.

Walls Into Pages, 1993  An architectural model that opens to create a wall of 16 red metallic and silver laserfoil panels. Can be shaped into a variety of configurations. Museum board and handmade paper. 5” square. Unique.

What My True Love Gave to Me, 1989  An catalog of gifts from a devoted lover with erotic tastes. Book structure and box created by Wilton Wiggins and Douglas Lee with 20 decorated panels by Ed Hutchins.
11 1/2“H x 8”W. Unique.

Whatta Pie, 1991  A dozen pie-related legends, rumors and quotes presented on wedge-shaped pages that fanout, foldout, unfold, rotate and flip over. Served on a papier-mâché crust in aplastic take-out container. 3“H x 4“W. Clamshell box. Edition of three pies, or 24 slices.
11 1/2“H x 8”W.

When Dinosaurs Ruled, 1996  Model for a proposed how-to book on making tunnel books. A color-yourself landscape with place-them-yourself dinosaurs. Photocopied on cardstock.  Hand-colored by artist. 4”H x 5”W. Unique.

Windows, 1994  A set of two miniature tunnel books, one a view in and the other a view out, a window. Photocopied, hand colored, cut and assembled from a single sheet of paper. 2 1/8”H x 3”W. Paper slipcase. Open edition.

Words for the World, 1995. Supportive messages in English and many other languages are commercially silk-screened on sharpened pencils to encourage the writing of new messages. 15 pencils, text folder, and brightly printed tin case. 3"H x 6"W. 250 copies.

 

Word Vessel, 1990  The circulatory nature of words is compared to the circulatory system of the body. Glass alphabet beads, plexi-tubing, plastic box and boxboard base and slipcover. 5”H x 4 1/2”W. 6 copies.

World Peace, 1991  A round book that divides into quadrants that describe obstacles to unification: Hunger, poverty, intolerance and ignorance.Gocco printed with pop-ups, thermography & tinting added. 3 1/2” diameter. 30 copies. Second Edition, 1996. 50 copies.