MEMENTO MORI : MEMENTO VIVERE

First edition. Signed limited edition. Grey cloth backed linocut patterned paper covered boards made by Nicolette Scarpa and bound by Roger Grech at the Papercut Bindery. Introduction in Monotype Bembo; text in monotype Centaur, printed in black. tipped-in and loosely inserted leaves throughout printed in multiple colours and typefaces. Housed in the original cloth and paper covered slipcase. A fine, as new copy.

A rich and diverse assemblage of letterpress material, printing work, typography, and relief illustration. Issued in a limited edition of 175 copies, this example is numbered 4 of 100 copies bound by the Papercut Bindery. Signed by Graham Moss in black ink on the colophon. Loosely laid in is an autograph letter and signed compliment slip from Kathy Whalen, whose life this beautiful production celebrates. Winner of a Judges Choice Award at the Oxford Fine Press Fair 2022. 'Memento Mori : Memento Vivere', is a book that is both a memorial and a celebration of the life of librarian, bibliophile and printer Kathy Whalen. Written by her partner and co-publisher Graham Moss of Incline Press, the book is presented in a joyous and moving series of 50 double page spreads in the style of a commonplace book. Each opening shows a letterpress text opposite a sheet of tip-ins, colourful prints and artworks. The book charts both the home and professional times of Kathys life during this 21 year collaboration with Graham, from labels for homemade preserves to Kathys address card while working at the Bodleian Library. Written with open-hearted frankness, the book reminds us that we must all die, and so too be mindful to live as we should - publisher's notice.