Clamshell Cases

[strangegirl]

I see them loud and clear.

 

[mjp]

They are showing up.

 

[lubricious]

Is there a wiki or guide online to making these cases?

They look incredible, Bill and strangegirl. Even though I'm not sure I could do better, I've got nothing better to do.

 

[bospress.net]

There are probably sites there. Check Google. If you are in a metropolitan area, you may have a book art center where you can get the supplies. You need book board, book cloth, PVA adhesive & a board shear. Also, a nipping press and letterpress would help, but are not 100% necessary. You can also get them from mail order, but there are minimums and book board is pretty heavy, so postage is a lot.

It is expensive to make one, but the more that you make the more that you can spread the costs of the necessities around. I probably have 30 or 40 different colors of book cloth here that I have been collecting for some time.

Bill

 

[lubricious]

Thanks for the thoughtful and quick response, Bill.

Should I ever own a Buk book worth putting in a clamshell, I'll probably invest in one.

 

[LickTheStar]

Beautiful work as always Bill.

I just sold my copies of The Sparrow a couple months back, or I'd jump right on that.

And the Firestation one... BEAU-ti-ful! The colors are brilliant, especially the inner gold.

 

[Purple Stickpin]

I had waited a couple of minutes to see if they showed up before, but now they do. Again, lovely stuff. I'll paypal you for the Sparrow clammy to go along with the Fire Station version I've already paid for yesterday.

Much thanks, and brilliant work once again, Bill.

 

[bospress.net]

not Bukowski but....

Hi,
I know, this is NOT Bukowski, but anyone interested in this please let me knwo. I have a copy of it on ebay now. The buknet price is $5 off of the ebay price, or $75 in the US and $80 overseas.

I know that some of you love Ryden and others REALLY, REALLY do not care much for him...

Bill

 

[roni]

when was rubyred's birthday again?

 

[jordan]

we currently have two copies of this book (both signed)... i was waiting for the limited edition version (which comes in a clamshell), but to be totally honest, i'm sure bill's is nicer.

 

[bospress.net]

Hi,
Don't bet on that. Porterhouse spares no expense in their productions (as you know). I bet theirs is wicked cool!

Bill

 

[jordan]

honestly... they're falling off, in my opinion. rather than coming with a print, as anima mundi and fushigi circus did, it's coming with "tree show souvenirs," all of which are available separately (like the postcard set, the pennant, the pencil, etc.). the books will not be clothbound (which to me is de rigeur if i'm going to spend major $$$ on it), but at least they'll feature a different cover design. plus, supposedly the clamshells are going to be covered in white slik, meaning they are going to look nice for about five minutes before they get stains. give me a ruddy, woody burgundy colored clamshell and the original cover, filled with a book that i personally put in front of ryden to sign instead of the porterhouse one any day!

also bill - do you have "the upset?" it's a brand new german anthology of contemporary art featuring a wraparound cover by ryden. great source to discover new artists. amazon has it for around $45.

 

[bospress.net]

also bill - do you have "the upset?" it's a brand new german anthology of contemporary art featuring a wraparound cover by ryden. great source to discover new artists. amazon has it for around $45.

Hi,
I need to check that out.

Thanks!
Bill

 

[justine]

we managed to get 'the upset' (i got this for my b'day) signed by ryden as well - the limit was 2 books per person, and we had 4 of the tree shows between us, but a guy ahead of us with only had a postcard kindly got our copy of 'the upset' signed.

 

[bospress.net]

Hi,
Those that have ordered copies of Fire Station or SPARROW clams will get them early next week. They are shipping on Monday.

Also, I have the following for sale that have just been designed (will be ready to ship next week):


I don't think that anyone here has this (one of the rarest of all Bukowski books), but I know someone that does and they wanted to protect it. $60 in the US, $70 overseas. (Thanks to Jason for supplying the high quality scan of the graphic)

Then there is this:

$65 in the US, $70 overseas.

Alas, This one can be made for hardbacks or paperbacks. I can do it with any part of the flag for the spine...

$65 in the US, $70 overseas

Stay tuned for one for "Genius of the Crowd". I'm not sure if anyone here has a copy of that book.

Bill

 

[chronic]

Stay tuned for one for "Genius of the Crowd". I'm not sure if anyone here has a copy of that book.

I know of one person here who has it, but I'm curious about how are you going to get the correct dimensions for it. Wasn't it printed on roughly cut scrap paper or did I imagine that I read that somewhere?

 

[bospress.net]

with levy you always have to be careful as his production created variations. I left some room form side to side. I guess it would be best to verify dimensions before I make any more. This is probably the book with the most variations is size.

Bill

p.s. The insides were printed on cut envelopes. That is probably what you are referring to...

 

[chronic]

I don't think that anyone here has this (one of the rarest of all Bukowski books), but I know someone that does and they wanted to protect it.

Second question: if you're friendly with this person, do you think that you could ask them to provide a scan for collectingbukowski.com? Please?

 

[bospress.net]

Hi,
I know that a couple people here have this book. This has the "2" that was impressed by me on my press from a linocut.

The price is $55 in the US and $60 outside the US.

Best,
Bill

 

[mjp]

Fucker. Now I have to get one of those, too (2?).

You should take a picture of all of your clams lined up as they might appear on a bookshelf. I'll bet that is an impressive sight.

 

[strangegirl]

I agree with mjp, not the fucker part, the part about lining them all up and taking a picture. That would be cool and then after that I'll get one of the Post Office Clamshells. I have that book, alas only in paperback, but it will look dam cool on my shelf.

i'll just zip off a paypal to ya, but take the picture first.....:D

 

[Purple Stickpin]

I guess that I've come to a point in my life where I need my erections in a clamshell. Will send $$.

Edited: sent.

 

[Rekrab]

You might want to see a doctor about that.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[roni]

good one rekrab!

 

[bospress.net]

Run With The Hunted 1962 Clamshell

Hi,
I'm not sure how many people here have this (I don't have it), but I made a clamshell for this book for a collector.

The price is $60 in the US and $65 overseas.

The cover is letterpressed (on bookcloth) to look like the cover of the book.

Bill

p.s. The picture makes it look shitty. The printing is nice and clear....

 

[cirerita]

Copies of this fucker -the book, I mean- are scarce and really expensive. 3 grand or more...

 

[bospress.net]

yeah, there are two copies on abe now, each for about $3000. Still, I believe that a couple people on this forum have copies. I do know a couple people who are not on tis forum with copies.

Still, this is one of those rare EXPENSIVE early books.

Bill

 

[mjp]

You can get those for a buck each...says here that there are still a few left.

 

[bospress.net]

... yes, but they only have a few left!

Bill

 

[mjp]

Well, I, for one, am mailing a cashier's check for three dollars, later this week. I need one reading copy, one to lend out, and one to keep on the shelf with my Reader's Digests.

I hope it's good. I'd hate to waste three bucks and be stuck with duplicates if it's not.