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Lina Tsipin Poems
Mikhail Magaril
1994
Poems by Lina Tsipin, artist: Mikhail Magaril. Cyrillic language text letterpress printed with photo engravings. Accordion binding with leather covers.
Letterpress printing
Accordion binding
7 x 4 in
17 pages
text by Lina Tsipin
published by Hermitage Fine Press
This book is a limited edition hand printed collection of poetry by an amateur writer. I take this opportunity to present the work of an amateur rather than professional poet since to me this type of work contains some qualities which are rare in well-established professional writing. In a way, this is similar to viewing paintings of the "second row" artists of the last century. In such work we find new moments that are quite personal and touching. The poet that is represented in this book is someone who is close to me in origin, place and time. The poetry is most of all real and sincere. I chose the accordion style binding to be able to present this book as a whole. Rather than turning pages and following the poet's life step-by-step, it can be seen all at once, life as a whole.
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