Holocaust Series, Book Eight
Title
Holocaust Series, Book Eight
Description
The outer book cover for this volume is three-sided and wraps around the inner display box. The inner display box has two drawers along the side with glass panels, wire and pellets symbolizing extermination.
In the first book inside the top drawer, excerpts from the life of author-flyer Antoine de Saint-Exupery (missing in action in 1944) and excerpts from his book 'The Little Prince.'
The second drawer has an eye glass case with a quotation on the cover from Talmud, 'Whoever saves one life saves the entire world...' Inside is a pair of ruined wire spectacles.
Inside the other book reads 'To produce a mighty book you much choose a mighty theme.' It continues with a narrative of the site and history of the area around Terezin. The volume continues with biblical quotations and quotations from inmates written on copper applied over wild flowers on the handmade appear inside the book.
The art work and writings of children spiral around consecutive pages of the book ending with a citation of references to the appropriate sources. Book completed in June or July 1994.
In the first book inside the top drawer, excerpts from the life of author-flyer Antoine de Saint-Exupery (missing in action in 1944) and excerpts from his book 'The Little Prince.'
The second drawer has an eye glass case with a quotation on the cover from Talmud, 'Whoever saves one life saves the entire world...' Inside is a pair of ruined wire spectacles.
Inside the other book reads 'To produce a mighty book you much choose a mighty theme.' It continues with a narrative of the site and history of the area around Terezin. The volume continues with biblical quotations and quotations from inmates written on copper applied over wild flowers on the handmade appear inside the book.
The art work and writings of children spiral around consecutive pages of the book ending with a citation of references to the appropriate sources. Book completed in June or July 1994.
Creator
Anderson, David Lee
Is Part Of
Professional Art Collection
Medium
Mixed media
Cardboard
Plant matter
Paper
Metal
Glass
Extent
14.5 x 14 x 14.5 in
Identifier
PUA_ART_1999_1_8
Rights
In Copyright
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Format
bookworks
Type
Still Image