Book issued in case resembling a backpack, with patch sewn on flap. Patch includes title and subtitle. Presented in the form of a travel diary; each daily entry contains map and watercolor landscape by Donna Thomas sewn onto page. "Thank you to the friends who backpacked with me and shared their stories in this book: Jean Paul Cane, Peter Thomas, & David Worton. This book was made by hand by Peter and Donna Thomas. Donna painted the watercolor landscapes & wrote out the text in her own calligraphic face. Peter made the paper & letterpress printed the text. Peter and Donna bound the books in wooden covers cut from an alder tree and milled in the Sierra Nevada foothills by Richard Raucina. ..."--Colophon. 20 copies made. Library copy is 5 of 20 and signed by Donna Thomas and Peter Thomas.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)971053336
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.