For the New York based artist Christina Kruse, we reproduced her original travel books in a limited edition using the most elaborate printing techniques and a new bookbinding technique developed especially for the project. There were two versions of the book: The piece of art in a handmade wooden box or, alternatively, in a cardboard box.
Reisebuch 1-5, 254 pages, edition of 425. Illustrated wraps, each unique, hand-stamped by the artist using acrylic ink and custom-designed rubber stamps. Spine hand-stenciled by the artist; binding threads are hand-painted by the artist. Encased in a clamshell box printed with montages by the artist, featuring interior ribbons trimmed and painted by the artist. 30.5 x 23.5 x 3.8 cm
Artist at work: Final proofing of the edition.
Work in progress: Christina Kruse personally hand-finishes each book, transforming every edition into a unique work of art.
Reisebuch 1-5, Special Edition, Limited special edition, 254 pages, edition of 75. Bound in genuine sheep leather; each cover is unique and hand-branded by the artist using custom-designed aluminum stamps. Features two pages hand-collaged by the artist with silver tape and two photographs. Binding threads are hand-painted by the artist. Each book is encased in a handmade wooden box with a printed photogram and colored decals, featuring interior ribbons trimmed and painted by the artist. 30.5 x 23.5 x 3.8 cm
Original artist’s books, used as the master copies for the reproduction by PRINTKULTUR. Authenticity through craftsmanship: In close collaboration with master bookbinders, we have developed a bespoke binding technique to faithfully recreate the tactile experience of the original edition. Combined with a variety of printing methods and premium finishes, the result is a work of exceptional quality.
