ANOTACIONES, 2001
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ANOTACIONES is a one-paragraph fiction with sixteen footnotes by Barry Lopez. The footnotes have been printed on laser cut puzzle pieces, all contained in a cigar box with chemise. Assembling the puzzle organizes the footnotes in order to be read. Ink jet monotype, Color Xerox and offset litho. 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 2.5 inches (size varies from box to box.) Seven pages and a fold out version of assembled puzzle. Edition of 30. $850.

SEEING STARS, 2001
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SEEING STARS uses die cut cards, a flashlight and a small story book to introduce children and adults to several prominent constellations. Greek stargazers in the 4th century BC gave the names of characters in the Andromeda myth to six constellations clustered together near the North Star. As a parent reads the myth a child can use the flashlight to shine the shape of each character's constellation on the ceiling, wall or table. Later, looking at a night sky, the constellations can be found by following instructions given in the book, conveying an understanding of how the stars have fascinated human beings and how accessible are their patterns. For ages 6 and up. $14.95 at your local bookstore; or order from Amazon.com or directly from Chronicle Books at 1-800-722-6657.

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DANCING WITH AMELIA, 2000
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Six short fictions and twelve IRIS prints taken from six mixed media drawings of dancing couples by Charles Hobson. The cover is constructed of laser cut boards printed with cut-out images of contrasting clouds, and the book is protected by a cloth covered chemise. Edition of 38. Size: 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches closed (7 feet long when extended). 36 pages. $1,200.

WRITING ON THE BODY, 1999
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Writings by Edgar Degas about how to draw the human figure accompanied by eight handcolored photogravure etchings by Charles Hobson. Limited edition modified accordion book in slipcase with typography by Jack Stauffacher. Edition of 45. Size:11-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 3/4 inches. 18 pages. $1200.

HUMAN TOUCH, 1999
Seven reproduced drawings of hands by Charles Hobson printed on hand-painted Rives heavyweight paper. Imitation vellum overlays of words from such sources as Ecclesiastes, Buddha, Georgia O'Keeffe, and more. Stab binding. Edition of 30. Size: 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. $115.

ANDROMEDA IMAGINED, 1998
Limited edition concertina book by Charles Hobson with six monoprints over star atlas drawings from 1690, six IRIS prints from mixed media drawings, and six hand-punched constellations. Edition of 30. Size: 11 x 10-1/2 x 1-1/4 inches. 32 pages. Out of Print.

FRESNEL'S TOWER, 1997
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Limited edition sculptural book by Charles Hobson with photogravure, stacking cylinders with hand-colored diagrams and laser prints. Fabric covered box. Edition of 38. Size: 5-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 6 inches. $800.

SHIPWRECK STORIES, 1996
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Limited edition accordion book by Charles Hobson with seven photogravures, hand-colored charts, and mylar drawings. Edition of 28. Size: 10-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 1 inches. Out of Print.

MAGRITTE'S BUCKETS, 1995
Two pastel monotypes by Charles Hobson mounted in buckets made from board, copper, wire, brass tubing & bamboo, with small book describing relationship between Isaac Hawkins and Rene Magritte. Edition of 10. Size: 4 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches. Out of Print.

MAN RAY'S KISS, 1995
Pastel monotype by Charles Hobson and acccordion book of handwritten text on hand-painted BFK Rives, toghether with metronome and small book describing relationship between John Harrison and Man Ray. Edition of 4 variations. Size: 9 x 5 x 5 inches. Out of Print.

BRETON'S DREAM, 1995
Pastel monotype by Charles Hobson with text on mylar, mounted on black lacquer miniature ship, with small book describing relationship between Andre Breton and Admiral Sir Clowdishley Shovell. Edition of 4. Size: 16 x 12 x 5 inches. Out of Print.

CLOUDS & DREAMS, 1995
Stacking accordion book in black linen case with photographic reproductions of cloud images by Charles Hobson and portraits of Surrealists as Longitude Prize Seekers. One of three versions. Size: 10 x 8 x 2-1/2 inches. Out of Print.

PARISIAN ENCOUNTERS, 1994
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French door format book by Charles Hobson with monotype/pastel portraits of eight famous couples who met in Paris, includes maps and eccentric biographies. Chronicle Books trade edition. Size: 6 x 11 inches. $18.95

IMPROMPTU, 1994
A collaborative poem by Tom Centolella and Kathy Evans with six images each by Kay Bradner and Charles Hobson. Photo-offset. 7-1/2 x 5-3/4 inches. Out of Print.

BALZAC'S COFFEE POT, 1994
Honoré de Balzac's wry comment on the importance of coffee, together with a reproduction of his handwritten sentence and a pastel monotype by Charles Hobson of his coffee pot. Accordion format. Edition of 5. Size: 8 x 8 inches. $700.

THE UNKNOWN MASTERPIECE, 1993
A new translation of the Honoré de Balzac story illustrated by six soft ground etchings with engraving and 6 photolithographs, all by Larry Thomas. Bound in quarter leather with chemise. Edition of 35. Size: 18 x 12-1/2 x 1-1/4 inches. $3200.

REASONS & SECRETS, 1993
Two volume accordion book with handwritten poems and collagraphs by the Squeak Carnwarth inked à la poupée and overprinted with lithographs. Co-published with Magnolia Editions. Edition of 30. Size: 11 x 9 x 1 inches. Out of Print.

DEGAS DANCING: Lessons & Fragments, 1991
A fragmentary biography of Edgar Degas with five portrait monotypes by Charles Hobson accompanied by the writing of Degas and of others marking key passages in his life. Easel Accordion. Edition of 10. Size: Size: 15-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 1 inches. $3200.

VARIATION ON THE WORD "SLEEP", 1991
Margaret Atwood's poem, entitled "Variation on the Word Sleep," accompanied by an accordion monotype by Charles Hobson, boxed in a black, lacquered wood box. Edition of 20. Size: 7-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 1 inches. Out of Print.

LEONARDO KNOWS BASEBALL, 1990
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An accordion book juxtaposing excerpts from Leonardo Da Vinci's notebooks on how to draw the human figure with five soft ground colored etchings of baseball figures by Charles Hobson.
Limited edition of 20. Size: 10 x 8 x 1/2 inches. Out of Print.
Trade Edition published by Chronicle Books, 1991. $50.

FLAUBERT & LOUISE: Letters and Impressions, 1988
A portfolio of five monotypes by Charles Hobson accompanying the exchange of letters between Gustave Flaubert and Louise Colet in the 1840's. Co-published with Limestone Press. Edition of 18. Size: 15 x 12 x 3/4 inches. $3000.

LEAVES OF THE TREE, 1988
Letterpress editon of Benedict Kiely's essay entitled "Leaves of the the Tree," with a photo engraving from an etching by Gordon Cook. Co-published with Grace Cathedral. Edition of 350. Size: 9 x 6-1/4 inches. $35.

QUARTET: Essays by Lewis Thomas, 1986
Four essays by Lewis Thomas, each illustrated by a color etching by Joseph Goldyne. Housed in a drop leaf box with an additional etching in a folder. Edition of 130. Size: 8-1/4 x 12 x 1-1/4 inches. $1200.
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