Saturday 23 May 2020

The Studio 5 Summer Exhibition. Day 13. A Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which is to Come.


The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.
A full, hand dyed and coloured leather Binding, multiple in-lays and on-lays - a form of layering..collage if you will and piecing together of leather similar to marquetry. Cold Gold work. Full edge decoration, hand sewn end bands,full edge decoration, hand printed made end papers - leather jointed to edge to edge doublers (doublures).
This edition... Wordsworth, 1987 with 24 illustrations by George Cruikshank..
29.5cm x 21cm x 3.8cm when closed.
A journey of the Everyman from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Swamps and Angels. Scum and filth, dragons and sin........ Tests and situations. A journey of life.
My biblionautic chums and friends, I had planned a summer exhibition. However, as with nearly all things this has been put on hold. But have no fear, if you cannot come to the exhibition.. the exhibition comes to you. Featuring work from my personal collection and new works. Further live posts will be at 11.00 hrs BST, everyday, give or take. Please forgive the one or two blips and the odd shake! Please note, if there are days missing in your group it is because I only post to groups that I feel may find the post of interest or keep in line with the ethos or criteria of the group. For example this Studio 5 going live has not been shared with the 'Ring Road Truckers' as there are no trucks, truckers or indeed ring roads featured.
For a short film please follow the link below the images.
 The Pilgrims Progress

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