Monday, July 5, 2021

MINITAGE EDITIONS

Minitage Editions is the miniature book imprint of Meritage Press. Here are their Inaugural Releases of three letterpress titles:


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by Malaya Lanikai de Jesús-Tinsman (age 8)
     Letterpress, accordion style, handprinted from polymer plates on Stonehenge paper & covered by Nepali paper by Melinda Luisa de JesúsSize: 3" x 3"

SPAM 
by Stinson Zacarias de Jesús-Tinsman (age 13)
     Letterpress, accordion style, handprinted from polymer plates on Stonehenge paper & covered by Nepali paper by Melinda Luisa de JesúsSize: 3" x 3"

MANGOES
with text by Melinda Luisa de Jesús and drawings by Malaya Lanikai de Jesús-Tinsman
     Letterpress, accordion style, handprinted from polymer plates on Stonehenge paper & covered by Nepali paper by Melinda Luisa de JesúsSize: 3" x 3"

Poet, scholar, and Mom Melinda Luisa de Jesús with her author-kiddos Malaya and Stinson.
More photos of the family as they signed their miniature books HERE.


Melinda also created a non-hay(na)ku poetry chap, Mango Dancer (2020) and presented it and MANGOES in a special format involving a vintage cigarette case as a slipcase:





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Minitage Editions also serves as distributor for other miniature books and is pleased to distribute


WHAT COUNTS 
by Eileen R. Tabios

Size: 2" x 3"
Publisher: Tony Firman Bookbinding


For more information about this 2020 book, go HERE.


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The In(ter)vention of the Hay(na)ku 
by Eileen R. Tabios

Size: 1-7/8" x 2-1/2"

--a miniature version of THE IN(TER)VENTION OF THE HAY(NA)KU: Selected Tercets 1996-2019 by Eileen R. Tabios (Marsh Hawk Press, New York 2019). Contains a selection of poems from the normatively-sized book.

--structured to incorporate a satin ribbon that works as a bookmark as well as makes the book possible as a Christmas Tree ornament

--Minitage Editions distributes on behalf of producer OnceUponTheTree (Apollo, PA)
$10.00 + $1.00 tax for California residents + $2.75 shipping

--Another option is to acquire the miniature book in a Special Release that combines it with its normative-sized book. For more information on that option, go to Marsh Hawk Press Blog--both can be acquired for $29.95.

Some images!








More Titles To come!

For more information: meritagepress at gmail dot com


Friday, July 2, 2021

RUNNING PRESS

LITERARY LOVER'S BOX SET 

(Running Press Minis, 2020). Sizes: 2.75" x 3.25" (Box adds another 0.25")

Featuring

Jane Austen: Her Complete Novels In One Sitting

The Bronte Sisters: Their Complete Novels In One Sitting

William Shakespeare: The Complete Plays In One Sitting

(Shelved with Fiction.)


HARRY POTTER'S MONSTER BOOK OF MONSTERS

Magical Creatures From the Films by Donald Lemke (RP Minis, Philadelphia, 2020). Size: 25" x 3". Paperback accompanied by sample Monster Book.




INDIVIDUAL TITLES



BY AUTHOR:

The Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker, Irma S. Rombauer, and Ethan Becker  (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2000). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". Cooking.




Sonnets From the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1990). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Poetry.)

 

All Things Great & Small (Brownlow Publishing, Fort Worth, TX, 1994). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


All Things Grow With Love (Brownlow Publishing, Fort Worth, TX, 1996). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


My Sister, My Friend  (Brownlow Publishing, Fort Worth, TX, 1993). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Native American Wisdom by Edward S. Curtis (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1994). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 

Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2000). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


CATS: A Feline Potpourri w/ copyright by Armand Eisen (Ariel Books/Andrews McMeel, Kansas City, 1992). Size: 3.25" x 3.75"


Bartending for Dummies by Ray Foley (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1997). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Irish Myths and Legends by Lady Gregory (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1999). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2001). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)


The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman; adapted by Daniel Walden; illustrated by Don Daily (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1990). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

Golf for Dummies by Gary McCord with John Huggan (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1996). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1989). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 

The RAVEN & Three Tales of Terror by Edgar Allan Poe (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1989). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter; illustrated by Charles Santore (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1991). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

Silver Palate Desserts by Julie Rosso & Sheila Lukins (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1995. 3 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Love Sonnets of Shakespeare 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1990). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Poetry.)

 

Cigar Aficionado’s CIGARS by Marvin R. Shanken (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1997). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 

PEANUTS: A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schultz (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2001). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

PEANUTS: Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schultz (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2007). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

PEANUTS: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schultz (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2006). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)

 

WAR AND PEACE by Leo Tolstoy; summarized by Joelle Herr (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2014). Size: 2.75" x 3.25". (Shelved with Fiction.)


The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2014). Size: 2.75" x 3.25".


CRYSTALS by Nikki Van de Car (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 20120). Size: 2.75" x 3.25".

 

The Little Book of HAND SHADOWS by Phila H. Webb and Jane Corby (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1990. 2). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 

 

BY SUBJECT MATTER:

Baseball Wit and Wisdom (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1992). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Bear Hugs For Sisters (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2002). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Chocolate: The Exquisite Indulgence (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1995). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


The Embrace: A treasury of romance in word and image 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1994). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Garden Proverbs (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1984, 1994). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


GOLF: Great Thoughts on the Grand Game (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1995). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Dirty Little Limericks 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2008). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Love Letters (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1996). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


MOM (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1997). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


PASSION: Visions of Love, in Word and Image 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1997). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


QUILTING: Quotations Celebrating an American Legacy 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1994. 2 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Secrets of Serenity (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1996). Size: 2.75" x 3.25".


The KISS: A romantic treasury of photographs and quotes (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1992. 2 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Kitchen Wisdom (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1995). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


The Little Book of Sign Language (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2000. 2). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


The Rolling Stone Book of Life: Wisdom for Survival (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1997). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


TEACHER (Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1999). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


TEA TIME: Tradition, Presentation and Recipes 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1992. 2 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


THANK YOU: A Pop-Up Book 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1995). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Quotable Women: A collection of shared thoughts 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1994. 2 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


Women’s Wit and Wisdom 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1991. 2 copies). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"


X-Rated Shots 
(Running Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2004). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

 



RP MINIS FOR DUMMIES 
(Sizes: 2.75" x 3.25")

Astrology for "   "
Dogs for "   " (2)
Fishing for "   " (2)
Success for "   " (2)

Yoga for "   "
Dating for "  "
Golf for "   " (no dust jacket)
Bought but not arrived yet:
Dreams for "  "



 



NOT YOUR MOM'S DOLLHOUSE by MARY DAVOS SULLIVAN

Not Your Mom's Dollhouse by Mary Davos Sullivan (sp, 2021). Sizes: 0.75" x 1.0"


I don't usually focus on Dollhouse-sized (or 1:12) books but wanted to fill up an empty shelf on a Dollhouse-sized bookshelf that found its way to me. I was introduced to Mary Davos Sullivan's work with Dollhouse-sized books through the Instagram feed of Pulitzer Award-winning art critic Jerry Saltz. Mary's books allowed me to soothe my soul by filling up the middle bookshelf:

BEFORE


AFTER

I don't usually acquire blank books but did for Mary's work through her "Not Your Mom's Dollhouse" project when I realized all this artist needed was the book covers for her "canvas"es. Here's what joined the Miniature Book Library--scenes with books on a table are from Mary's dollhouse photographs:



A CAT GROUP


How To Talk To Your Cat About Gun Safety




The Fucking Cat Just Puked Again



Bitch, The Bowl is Empty





Fuck You & Fuck Your Diet




A DUMMIES GROUP


How Not To Be A Dick For Dummies



My Dick Is This Big by Tucker Carlson




Ted Cruz is a Fucking Tool




Pick Up Your Damn Legos!





The “Year I Was Going to Do Big Things” 2021-2022 Legend Planner






Further reflecting the 2020-21 Zeitgeist, a miniature Vaccination Card!




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In 2022 I reshelved the books in a chocolate box from Earth & Sky Chocolates (Calistoga, CA). Here are updated photos of the book bon bons: