Nigrum

Three poems dedicated to the Piper Nigrum, the most humble of our spices, the black pepper. Initially inspired by a chili eating contest at a Thai restaurant, the book evolved to explore the history of the spice trade in SE Asia. Silkscreen printed with the Gocco on black French Speckletone Cover and bound as a palm leaf book with cotton embroidery thread, black glass buttons, and black Japanese Unryu.

8.5" x 1.25" x 0.25" closed, 8.5" x 20" opened

Edition of 40, plus one display copy, $42, shipping & insurance + $8

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Two books, closed

Back side, a map of the Banda Islands (the Spice Islands)

Excerpt from the third poem Twist reads: