Ruth E. Edwards
Ruthology
100 Alcott Place #22B
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 671-9475
BOOKEDUP@mindspring.com

 

GOT MILK?, 2004
Packaged in the classic milk tin which measures 3.5" wide x 6.5" high. The book itself is in the form of a cookie. In this instance OREO stands for 'Of Ruth Edwards Origin.' It measures 3" round and 5/8 high.

The introductory price is $25.00

 

HAVE A SEAT!, 2003
Packaged in a ceramic chair measuring 3.5" wide x 5.0" high x 3.25" deep. When the upper portion is lifted an accordion book rests in the well of the seat. The book measures 2.75 square with colored graphics of chairs and a rhyme about chair preferences. The price is

$65.00.

WITH CARE, 2001,

My smallest book, measuring only 1.5" square closed. The structure is a dos-a-dos with one side offering a prayer in rhyme for the children on the other side in drawings rendered by the late internationally acclaimed artist/illustrator Tom Feelings. It's packaged in a miniature wooden shipping crate.

$28.00

 

WOMAN,
Packaged in a felt purse with a tiny female symbol as a clasp with a grosgrain ribbon handle, the hardcover accordion pocket book measures 3.0" wide x 3.75" high and extends 18" fully open. Eight drawings of Black women by Tom Feelings, one in each of the pockets, have quotes by celebrities on the reverse side about the African American female. The book ties at the foredge with ribbon. Limited edition of 59.

$50.00.

(Tom Feelings died in August 2003.)

WISDOM OF THE ANCESTORS comes in an envelope wrapper of hand woven African mudcloth from Mali. This book of 25 African proverbs was printed on 80 pound cover Fox River Confetti Yellow, is tied with a tassel and an African mud bead or mask.

$30.00.

photos by: Brenda Falus

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