{"product_id":"ich-will-ihn-by-alexander-merz-hertenstein-presse-1988-signed-and-numbered-21-50","title":"Ich Will Ihn, by Alexander Merz, Hertenstein-Presse 1988, Signed and numbered 21\/50","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eIch Will Ihn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e(I Want Him)\u003c\/em\u003e, by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlexander Merz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a limited edition work issued by the Hertenstein-Presse in 1988, reflecting the tradition of finely produced small press publications. This is a highly stylised artist’s book, presenting a short, fragmented text across a sequence of individually designed pages. Each line appears in isolation against a graphic background, creating a rhythmic and almost performative reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003ePresented here as a signed and numbered copy (21 of 50). An attractive German private press publication featuring strong typographic work on coloured design backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eIch Will Ihn \u003c\/em\u003eby \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlexander Merz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePublished by Verlag Hertenstein-Presse, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePforzheim, 1988. Limited edition of 50 numbered copies, this being number 21. Signed by the artist\/author.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eA near fine folio size publication - with printed card covers with folded flaps. A very slight crease mark to top left corner of front cover, and some feint sunning to edges of front cover. Soundly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eText is bright and clean throughout. Printed on a high quality heavy paper stock, bound in an uncut structure, so that each leaf is effectively made up of what would normally be 2 separate pieces of paper - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea folded-leaf format reminiscent of traditional Japanese bookmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: With the blind-stamped roundel of the Neatham Mill Library (T.W.), the private collection of Dr Trevor Weston of Neatham Mill, Holybourne, Hampshire. Weston, a London physician who later established Clarion Publishing from Neatham Mill, was an active figure in the British fine press and private press world, and his library is known for its emphasis on well-produced and illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eText in German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eHalf title + Title + 12 Coloured printed designs + Publisher's page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eDimensions: approx 357mm high x 257mm wide x 7mm deep.\u003cbr data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eWeight: approx 335g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55550363664769,"sku":"LAN10175","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/IchWillIhn_byAlexanderMerz_Hertenstein-Presse1988_Signedandnumbered21_50IMG_4975.jpg?v=1777296645","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/en-us\/products\/ich-will-ihn-by-alexander-merz-hertenstein-presse-1988-signed-and-numbered-21-50","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}