Orwell, George (2021) ‘1984’, US numbered limited edition, Suntup

George Orwell (2021) ‘1984‘, US numbered limited edition, published by Suntup Press. Signed by artist Jim Burns and introducer Joe Hill. One of only 250 copies of which this is no. 145.

Condition: fine

Production details according to the publisher:

The edition measures 6” x 9” and feature seventeen full colour illustrations by Hugo Award-winning artist Jim Burns as well as an introduction by New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill.

The Numbered edition of 250 copies is a full paste paper binding handpainted by Marie Kelzer. The cover and spine include a foil stamped label, and endsheets are Canson Ingress. The edition is printed letterpress on Mohawk Superfine, and is housed in a blue acrylic slipcase. The edition is handbound and is signed by Joe Hill and Jim Burns.

Marie Kelzer’s paste paper covers for 1984 are handpainted one at a time, and no two are entirely alike. Marie Kelzer’s Paste Papers are part of the Paper Legacy Project and are housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, at the Thomas J. Watson Library. She has been painting paste papers since 1988.