uispeccoll:#MiniatureMondayBack to Back Miniature Book by Daniel EssigSome minis really rock! This
uispeccoll:#MiniatureMondayBack to Back Miniature Book by Daniel EssigSome minis really rock! This one certainly does, not only because of the unusual cover, but also because there are also two books in one! This is often referred to as a dos-a-dos book binding, where there are two books facing opposite directions that share a middle cover. The rocks, however, are not typical of dos-a-dos bindings. Instead, you find that in the work of Daniel Essig, who “creates mixed-media book structures that incorporate unusual woods, handmade paper, found objects, fossils, and mica.” As you can see, he’s used small stones that he must have found to complement his structure. “…painted paper mahogany covers, mica windows containing Italian pebbles, Greek and Ethiopian bindings. Leather strap and brass pin closures. Inscribed : Dan Essig 08.Title and imprint from invoice.”–catalog Pages blank.–Diane R., Special Collections Graduate Student -- source link