Oak Knoll

Limited to 43 numbered copies signed by Ian Tyson, of which this is one of 40 copies available for sale. A fine copy in fine clamshell box.

From the press' website: SEVEN motes of zen dust is Ian Tysons third collaboration with Brighton Press. The book represents his dialogue, in words and images, with seven Zen Buddhist koans. A koan is a Japanese riddle or paradox in the Buddhist tradition that is meant to be contemplated until the end of time. Tyson writes, "Using more or less consistent phrases, I have added personal commentary that may seem at variance with the koan. My intention is to intensify the original by opposing it with an alternative reference. The printing of the core koan text and blocks in black on handmade paper with the commentary text and blocks printed in color on a translucent Twinrocker paper - which is overlaid on it - emphasizes the two aspects of the extracts." Tyson sees the images not as an illustration of this text-making process, but as a corollary to it since lines and color blocks also suggest double readings.

Seven Japanese koans with elaborations and woodcuts by Ian Tyson. Printed on Twinrocker and Cave papers. Type set in Helvetica Neue and printed letterpress by Nelle Martin. Unbound and housed in an embossed tray case covered in cross-dyed linen made by Sonja Jones.

The Brighton Press was founded by Bill Kelly in 1985 and is directed by Michele Burgess. The press has produced over fifty titles since, working with numerous artists in their collaborations.