An alphabet book : for the instruction and amusement of good children
Artist's Book
1986 (published)
1986 (published)
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At first glance this alphabet books, through its use of the conventions and rhetoric of early children's books, appears delightful. On closer examination however the work soon reveals a darker sense of humour. Its contents are in fact an alphabetical compendium of American prescription drugs, legal, but in many circumstances and in the wrong hands, dangerous. (For example: 'A is for Adapin, B is for Biphetamine', etc.)
The accompanying illustrations are hand-painted for extra appeal!
NAL copy is no. 9 in an edition of 25 copies signed by the artist.
The accompanying illustrations are hand-painted for extra appeal!
NAL copy is no. 9 in an edition of 25 copies signed by the artist.
Object details
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| Title | An alphabet book : for the instruction and amusement of good children (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bound book, handmade paper, hand painted |
| Brief description | Artist's book, 'An alphabet book: for the instruction and amusement of good children', by F. Tomas, New York, 1986 |
| Physical description | Hand painted on handmade paper. 7 leaves. |
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| Summary | At first glance this alphabet books, through its use of the conventions and rhetoric of early children's books, appears delightful. On closer examination however the work soon reveals a darker sense of humour. Its contents are in fact an alphabetical compendium of American prescription drugs, legal, but in many circumstances and in the wrong hands, dangerous. (For example: 'A is for Adapin, B is for Biphetamine', etc.) The accompanying illustrations are hand-painted for extra appeal! NAL copy is no. 9 in an edition of 25 copies signed by the artist. |
| Other number | X890080 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041989038427 |
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| Record created | February 7, 2014 |
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