Art-Utility

Dan Graham, Theatre, 2021

A precise facsimile edition of this long out of print artist book on behalf of Primary Information in New York. First published in 1978, Theate provides an essential document of performances by Dan Graham that took place between 1969 and 1977.

Management of print production and design:

Analysis of the original print production, signatures, caliper checks to interior and cover stocks, spine thickness, dimensions, inks and finishes. Sourcing of closest equivalent materials and processes.

Production specifications, quote production with print suppliers.

Image processing, editing and density settings for print.

Masking of the original halftone and line art design elements, for separate treatments to avoid moiré while ensuring optimal image detail and text sharpness.

Retouching to print anomalies, surface and handling marks, and creasing in the disbound, scanned original source copy.

Updated colophon and title page to seamlessly follow the original font and design treatment.

Wet proofing, print-ready output, F&Gs.

Format: Softcover, 52 pages, section sewn, B/W printing
Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.2 inches
First printing edition: 2500