Artist Book Limited Edition Series - Walk with a Blind Man
In 2012 I was part of a wonderful project that had as objective to bring to life an unique artist book published in a limited edition, "Walk with a Blind Man" by Razvan Supuran.
The project took place in November last year at Atelierul de Carte from the Romanian Peasant Museum. I first went there to learn how to make handmade paper but the idea of making a book with Razvan was immediately born. The book was written by him, and illustrated and hand-bound by me. It was printed on handmade recycled paper we made in the atelier and published in a small edition of 30 copies. It's making was only possible due to the joined efforts of the Atelier's wonderful team. I'm grateful to Razvan for giving me this opportunity, I learned many things from him and was inspired by his creative spirit. This project came into being thanks to two other people who put a great deal of effort and time into it - Catalin Buzoianu, who produced each beautiful sheet of paper in this book and Raluca Popescu, who printed it. The fun atmosphere, the inspiring space, everything contributed in a way to the making of this book. I had a wonderful time, it was truly a great experience. So thank you, guys!
Here are some photos of the book during the making.
Sketching sketching sketching... The text is so simple and yet its depth is quietly profound, so I wanted the illustrations to evoke exactly that. Catalin teaching me how to make paper.
Paper drying and pages printed and ready to be bound
The atelier with Alex and Raluca at work. Bookblocks bound ready to be cased in
Cold November at the museum :-)
All piled up, waiting for the letterpress printing
And finally, the book!
