‘When I Was a Lad’ from H.M.S. Pinafore
Gilbert & Sullivan
$520 Limited Edition of 50
Tunnel Book
Holiday 2024
By popular demand, a new Tunnel Book.The Melville Press’ presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s satirical ‘When I was a Lad’ from HMS Pinafore. Open the book to experience Gilbert & Sullivan’s iconic recounting of the rise of the shameless political climber - Sir Joseph, who took a political route to the Admiralty. Richly illustrated, the edition is constructed of four complex cut-and-folded signatures hand-bound by the artist. The book includes an online link to listen to the song while waving the flag and rocking the boat!
Tunnel books, or peepshow books have their origins in a long line of optical experiments appearing as far back as 1437 when Leone Battista produced a small box with a peep hole that allowed the viewer to peer in and enjoy a scene in perspective. The tunnel book structure is usually composed of two or three accordions assembled with a view through the center.
Tunnel Book | Limited Edition, Signed & Numbered
Art, Book Design & Binding | Catherine Kanner
Printer POV Fine Art Print Studio | Archival Inks on Custom Laser Cut Moab Entrada Rag Paper
Book Details: 8” x 8.5 | Self Cover with Satin Ribbon Closure | Mechanical Movement
