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ANAKED, one – 1972
ZARATHUSTRA – 1973
ANAMORPHOSIS OF EVE
THE ONDT&THE GRACEHOPPER
TRAPEZE — 1976
A CHECKLIST — 1977
THE MOOKSE & THE GRIPES
Literary Figures
EMILY AND OSCAR
THE CRUSADER
THE LITTLE SAND CRAB
DAISIES NEVER TELL
BIRDS IN PARADISE
Books 1985–1988
The Small Garden of GS
Books 1989–1993
Books 1994 – 1995
Books 1996 to 1999
Books 2000– 2005
Books 2006–2008
Wants, Thanks and Notes

Joe D'Ambrosio Book Artist

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Krome
ANAKED, one – 1972
ZARATHUSTRA – 1973
ANAMORPHOSIS OF EVE
THE ONDT&THE GRACEHOPPER
TRAPEZE — 1976
A CHECKLIST — 1977
THE MOOKSE & THE GRIPES
Literary Figures
EMILY AND OSCAR
THE CRUSADER
THE LITTLE SAND CRAB
DAISIES NEVER TELL
BIRDS IN PARADISE
Books 1985–1988
The Small Garden of GS
Books 1989–1993
Books 1994 – 1995
Books 1996 to 1999
Books 2000– 2005
Books 2006–2008
Wants, Thanks and Notes
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  • ANAKED, one – 1972
  • ZARATHUSTRA – 1973
  • ANAMORPHOSIS OF EVE
  • THE ONDT&THE GRACEHOPPER
  • TRAPEZE — 1976
  • A CHECKLIST — 1977
  • THE MOOKSE & THE GRIPES
  • Literary Figures
  • EMILY AND OSCAR
  • THE CRUSADER
  • THE LITTLE SAND CRAB
  • DAISIES NEVER TELL
  • BIRDS IN PARADISE
  • Books 1985–1988
  • The Small Garden of GS
  • Books 1989–1993
  • Books 1994 – 1995
  • Books 1996 to 1999
  • Books 2000– 2005
  • Books 2006–2008
  • Wants, Thanks and Notes

ART, POSTERS and BROADSIDES separate from books

JD’A–Art–1: ”DaviT”

1971 Serigraphic Print

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 6 x 8 inches

JD’A–Art–2A: ”Naomi, nude”

1971

Serigraphic Print

Edition: 35 copies

Size: 24 x 15 inches

JD’A–Art–2B: ”Naomi, nude”

1971

Serigraphic Print

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 9 x 6 inches

JD’A–Art–3: Z-1 Sunrise JD’A–Art–4: Z-2 Birth JD’A–Art–5: Z-3 Pathos JD’A–Art–6: Z-7 Copulation

1973

Zarathustra. Paintings

JD’A–Art–7: Z–I inspired by, Zarathustra. Skyline painting – 1973

27 x 22 inch acrylic painting on canvas

JD’A–Art–8: Alta Vista Terrace

1974

76 x 28 cm.
Color poster limited to 40 copies. Serigraph depicts the Alta Vista Terrace historic district, a block of row houses built in 1904 in the Lakeview community of Chicago.

JD’A–Art–9:"The Creation of Adam"

1974

"The Creation of Adam," in an edition of 20 copies (size: 22 × 27 inches), and printed on Rives BFK paper.

JD’A–Art–10: "Eve,"

1974 

 The edition is 50 copies (size: 20x26 inches), and is printed on Basingwerk paper.

Gunnel Gallery Woodblock Cards

JD’A–Art–11: Gunnel Woodblock Card: The Kiss, 1974

JD’A–Art–11: Gunnel Woodblock Card: The Kiss, 1974

JD’A–Art–11: Gunnel Woodblock Card: The Kiss, 1974

JD’A–Art–11: Gunnel Woodblock Card: The Kiss, 1974

JD’A–Art–12: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Reach Out, #/ 200, 1974

JD’A–Art–12: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Reach Out, #/ 200, 1974

JD’A–Art–12: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Reach Out, #/ 200, 1974

JD’A–Art–12: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Reach Out, #/ 200, 1974

Gunnel Gallery Woodblock Cards

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–13: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Sympathy, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–14: Gunnel Woodblock Card: Thats What Friends are For, 1974

JD’A–Art–15: Madonna

1974

JD’A–Art–16: Daisies Never Tell broadside

1982

Edition: 100 copies

Paper: Rives BFK

Size: 11 x 15 inches

JD’A–Art–17: Gualala broadside

1983

16 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–18: Colophon Club Broadside

1983

16 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–19: California Suite – 1984

serigraph is artist's proof for prospective publication never produced. The text reads: "Los Angeles: City of Angels. Population. 7,834,921

JD’A–Art–20: Ward Ritchies’s 80th Birthday broadside

1984

Wood-block & Letterpress - Imprenta Glorias

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK Tan

JD’A–Art–20–E: Ward Ritchies’s 80th Birthday Invitation – 1984



JD’A–Art–20–E: Ward Ritchies’s 80th Birthday Invitation – 1984



JD’A–Art–21: Birds in Paradise broadside

1984

A Poster/Broadside

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–22A: Zane Grey frontispiece

Zane Grey (frontispiece) - 1984

"The Western Motion-Picture" - Arundel Press

Ist edition: 125 copies - 6 colors (serigraphy)

2nd edition: 125 copies - 1 color (serigraphy

Size: 5-1/2 x 8 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

D’A–Art–22P: Western Motion Picture prospectus – 1984

THE ARUNDEL PRESS ANNOUNCES

THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE PRESS

THE WESTERN

MOTION-PICTURE

ZANE GREY

Introduction by Raymund Paredes. Signed and numbered frontispiece by D'Ambrosio. Printed in Giovanni Mardersteig's Dante type by Harry and Sandra Reese at the Turkey Press.

One of 100 numbered copies on Frankfurt laid paper, bound in grey cloth with paper labels.

$75

One of 25 numbered special large paper copies on Fabriano Roma handmade paper, bound in half oasis morocco over marbled boards, with a holograph check signed by Zane Grey tipped-in.

$175

This publication marks the first volume in a projected series on film and literature. A limited number of standing subscriptions available upon inquiry.

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR

George Houle Books & Autographs

2277 Westwood Bl.

Los Angeles, Ca 90064

(213) 474-1539

Special edition: all leather boards

Deluxe edition wraparound leather spine,

Standard Edition Green cloth boards

Special Edition; color frontispiece

Deluxe Edition, black frontispiece

Standard Edition, black frontispiece

Standard Edition, black frontispiece

Standard Edition, black frontispiece

Special edition: all leather boards with color frontispiece.

COLOPHON

This book, the first publication of the press, was hand printed by Harry and Sandra Reese at Turkey Press in April 1984. The type is Giovanni Mardersteig's DANTE. The frontispiece is by D'Ambrosio.

Of 5 copies, printed on paper handmade by Harry Reese, this is number

Deluxe edition wraparound leather spine, with black frontispiece.

COLOPHON

This book, the first publication of the press, was hand printed by Harry and Sandra Reese at Turkey Press in April 1984. The type is Giovanni Mardersteig's DANTE. The frontispiece is by D’Ambrosio.

Of 25 copies, printed on Fabriano Roma, 

this is number 

[#in black ink]

Standard Edition

Green cloth boards, with black frontispiece. 

COLOPHON

This book, the first publication of the press, was hand printed by Harry and Sandra Reese at Turkey Press in April 1984. The type is Giovanni Mardersteig's DANTE. The frontispiece is by D’Ambrosio.

Of 100 copies, printed on Frankfurt white, 

this is number

[# in black ink]

JD’A–Art–22B: Zane Grey frontispiece

1984

1 color (serigraphy) Size: 5 1/2 x 8 inches

JD’A–Art–23: Twilight of Orthodoxy broadside

1987

A Poster/Broadside

8 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–24: Type-faces Broadside

A Poster/Broadside

14 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 65 copies

Size: 1l x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK988

1

JD’A–Art–24–P: Type-faces Broadside prospectus/postcard – 1988

I wanted to evoke within the viewer of this poster, the inside of a camera at the very moment the shutter clicks and the light image of Ward Ritchie enters to

strike the fim. 성정생생

• D'Ambrosio

(On the making of the poster/broadside, TYPE-FACES: WARD RITCHIE.)

JD’A–Art–25: The Book Club of California

A Poster/Broadside - December, 1988 28 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–26: Five Poems - Saltman

1989

JD’A–Art–27: Old Wine, Fine Wine?

1990

JD’A–Art–28: Architectural drawings of Rotunda Floor

1992


JD’A–Art–28: Architectural drawings of Rotunda Floor

1992


JD’A–Art–28: Architectural drawings of Rotunda Floor

1992


JD’A–Art–28: Architecturals drawings of Rotunda Floor

1992


JD’A–Art–29A–E: Triptych — Romantic Wealth

1992

California State Library letter about delivery



JD’A–Art–29A: Triptych — Romantic Wealth

1992

California State Library 



JD’A–Art–29B–E: Triptych — Into the Highlands of the Mind Let Me Go

1993

California State Library letter about delivery



JD’A–Art–29B: Triptych — Into the Highlands of the Mind Let Me Go

1993

16 runs - Letterpress & Serigraphy

Edition: 100 copies

Size: 11 x 15 inches

Paper: Rives BFK

JD’A–Art–29C: Triptych — Floral Wealth

1994


JD’A–Art–30: CSL Rotunda Rotunda Floor

1994  

The fulfillment of a conceptual Necessity may be the same as the following item

JD’A–Art–30–P: THE FULFILLMENT OF A CONCEPTUAL NECESSITY postcard — 1994

1994  

The fulfillment of a conceptual necessity post card

JD’A–Art–30–P: THE FULFILLMENT OF A CONCEPTUAL NECESSITY postcard — 1994

1994  

The fulfillment of a conceptual necessity post card

JD’A–Art–31: In appreciation of Gary Strong broadside

1994

Courtesy of the California History Room, California State Library, Sacramento, California

JD’A–Art–32: Viva Pablito 1997

1997

Not seen

JD’A–Art–33: Queens Library Gallery

1998

9 Separate letterpress printings

3 "Paper" printing plates

4 shades of gray ink

Rives BFK Paper

Art from Mr. and Mrs. Potato: Mr & Mrs. Potato 2002

JD’A–Art–34–E: Art from Mr. and Mrs. Potato: Mr & Mrs. Potato

JD’A–Art–34: Mr. & Mrs. Potato 2002

Image from book

JD’A–Art–35: Yam 2002

Image from collection of Gary Strong

JD’A–Art–36: Frito Lay 2002

JD’A–Art–37: Tom Brokaw 2002

Image from book

JD’A–Art–37: Tom Brokaw 2002

JD’A–Art–37: Tom Brokaw 2002

JD’A–Art–37: Tom Brokaw 2002

Image from book

JD’A–Art–38: Sacramento Book Collectors 65th Anniversary poster – 2004

2004

Sacramento Book Collectors 65th Anniversary poster 11 x 17 inches

Listed at CSL

JD’A–Art–39: CSL The Book As An Art Form poster __/? – 2012

2012

34 x 21 3/4 in.


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