Michael Snow, Cover to Cover, 2020
A precise facsimile of the landmark and highly sought after artist book by Michael Snow originally published in 1975, made in consultation with Michael Snow and editor James Hoff, on behalf of Primary Information and Light Industry in New York.
Described by Snow as “a quasi-movie”, Cover to Cover takes the reader on a psychological and physical journey through a two-way photographic narrative. The full bleed images are sequenced throughout in a manner that systematically dismantles notions of how reading might unfold, masterfully reflecting and deorientating perception en-route.
Management of print production and design:
Analysis of the original print production, materials, inks and finishes, signatures, dimensions, caliper checks to interior and cover stocks, spine thickness.
Sourcing of closest equivalent materials and processes.
Production specifications, quote production with print suppliers.
Extensive retouching to print anomalies, surface and handling marks, water damage, creasing and buckling throughout the disbound, scanned original source copy.
Image processing and density settings for optimal replication of the original.
Ink manufacture variations testing. Offset press density testing and checks.
Updated colophon and titling designed to seamlessly follow the original publication.
Recreation of existing bleeds prior to final trimming of the original.
Wet proofing, print-ready output, F&Gs.
Format: Softcover, section sewn, 316 pages, offset printed B/W
Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches
First printing edition: 2500