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Poetry, Short Stories, Essays in English and in Spanish written and bound by Alex Appella |
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All artists' books displayed below were written, designed and
hand-bound by Alex Appella. Alex, originally from Oregon, began binding her books on a boat in
Alaska, with the idea that original literature should be accessible,
both for the writer and for the reader. After traveling half-way
around the world with a mini-bookbinding workshop on her back
(including a typewriter), and selling her artists' books on the
streets and plazas of Latin America, Alex now makes them in her home
in Argentina, and offers them through internet. Thanks to Bill & Vicky Stewart of Vamp & Tramp Booksellers, Alex Appella's artists' books can be found in the collections at The Getty in LA, Brown University, University of Miami, University of Washington, University of Vermont, Mills College, UC Santa Barbara, Lafayette College, UC San Diego, Stanford University, Yale University, Brown University, Williams College, Wesleyan College, Smith College, and UC Irvine. Alex Appella's writing reflects her well-traveled world and daily experiences. It is recommended you taste the contents of these books by reading the samples included in each listing, (or by purchasing one, of course). Keep scrolling down to see all titles, 3 of which are also available in Spanish. |
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The János Book Researched, Written & Bound by Alex Appella LIMITED EDITION OF 50 NUMBERED COPIES. Purchase Prize Winner of the Secrets & Lies National Juried Artist Book exhibition in Portland, Oregon. The book will be on display at the 23 Sandy Gallery until April 26, 2008. A family history, 12 years in the making. Through a series of large, full color collages, I integrate text, photos, letters, and poems in order to tell the tale of meeting my Great Uncle János, and how he reunited us with our heritage that had spent over 50 years in hiding. $1,200 plus shipping & handling. EXPERIENCE THIS BOOK ONLINE... |
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Flash Flood Written & Bound by Alex Appella LIMITED EDITION OF 10 NUMBERED COPIES. Poems from the Southern Punilla Valley, Córdoba, Argentina. Each copy housed in its own slip case. Only one copy left for sale. $95.00 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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The Garden Written & Bound by Alex Appella NEW LIMITED EDITION OF 10 NUMBERED COPIES. Poems from 2001, the year we returned to Argentina. Words about plants, people and the southern hemisphere. Each copy housed in its own slip case. $75.00 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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Temptations of the Frijolera Pot FULL COLOR EDITION written and hand-bound by Alex Appella, illustrated by Silvana de Gonzalez. Writings from having traveled overland with Magu from Alaska to Costa Rica. 48 full color illustrations of over 20 poems, available in English and/or en Español. Each of the 240 numbered copies (120 in English, 120 en Español.) are being hand-bound by the author in a wide array of designs and materials. Editions begun in 2001. MORE PICTURES & PRICES... ... On-line Portfolio Presentation of this book... |
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The Well Diggers/Los Poceros by Alex Appella A bi-lingual presentation of a poem written in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico in 2000. Una presentación bilingüe de un poema escrito en Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico en 2000. 10 cm x 10 cm. Editions begun in January 2003. Ediciones empezadas en enero 2003. $4.99 plus shipping & handling. READ AND SEE MORE... Order a copy... |
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What Are You Doing Here? by Alex Appella Of the decision made by one US citizen to continue living in a crisis-stricken, unstable Argentina. An Essay. 5.5 inches by 4.25 inches. Editions begun in January 2003. $8.00 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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Temptations of the Frijolera Pot Original Edition (unillustrated) by Alex Appella Writings from having traveled overland with Magu from Alaska to Costa Rica. A collection of poems, mostly from Mexico and Central America, that mark flashes within the process of learning and observing the wealth Latin America offers the willing consciousness. 20 pages. Editions begun in 2000. También disponible en Español. $9.99 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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The Tempest, the Shadow & the Lunatic by Alex Appella Three short stories from Mexico and Nicaragua. Original accordion design is a super integration of binding and content. 44 pages. Editions begun late 2000. $15.00 plus shipping & handling. SEE LARGER PHOTOS... READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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El Trueque Of bartering in Argentina. by Alex Appella A collection of non-fiction short stories. El trueque is the practice of bartering in Argentina. The peso is harder and harder to come by, and bartering clubs are an ever increasing way for Argentines to put food on the table and take care of basic clothing and miscellaneous needs. These stories depict the Argentina of today and are based on our experiences as regular participants in bartering clubs. 19 pages. Editions begun in early 2001. $9.99 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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Amerika Skitzofrenika by Alex Appella Poetry, short stories. A select collection of impressions and memoirs from having grown up in the U.S. Cover design by Magu. 14 pages. Editions begun in 2001. También disponible en Español. Escribenos para pedir su copia. $9.99 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... |
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The Hammock Book by Alex Appella Tales of Suspension on a Planet in Extreme Crisis. 17 pages. Editions begun in June, 2002. $9.99 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE... Order a copy... Experience the entire book online... |
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Se Vende Tortillas de Comal por Alex Appella Relatos del primer viaje por Mexico. 14 páginas. Ediciones empezadas en Junio, 1998. $8.00 plus shipping & handling. READ MORE/LEE MáS... Order a copy... |
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