Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

"Half an Hour before the Monsoon" – Dahlia Ravikovitch and Pamela Levy – "Even Hoshen" Publishing

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Half an Hour before the Monsoon, Dahlia Ravikovitch. Even Hoshen publishing, 1998.
Nine poems by Dahlia Ravikovitch (1936-2005) accompanied by nine woodcuts in color by Pamela Levy (1949-2004). Printed in a bibliophilic edition of ninety copies, this copy is no. 31 and signed by Ravikovitch and Levy (in the colophon).
Third book of the "Pitedah" series. Letterpress printing, Drugulin fonts on hand made "Kozo" paper which was crafted in "Tut N'yar" workshop in Zichron Ya'akov. The nine color woodcuts were printed in Pamela Levy's home and each one is signed by the artist on the reverse.
One of the finest, most delicate and lyrical books, by Even Hoshen. Bound in a green Japanese silk-covered binding and laid in a green paper cover. 45, [3] pp, 26 cm. Very good condition.
International and Israeli Art, Bezalel Artists, Bibliophile Books and Artist Books
International and Israeli Art, Bezalel Artists, Bibliophile Books and Artist Books