No. 147 October 2007

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Table of Contents

Selected articles appear below.

The cover features a detail by artist Arthur Szyk from his illuminated Haggadah, taken from the upcoming limited edition being published by Historicana.

A Lasting Encounter: Leonard Baskin and Skulls

A young artist’s brief encounter with Leonard Baskin at the end of his career and the beginning of hers. By Sarah Horowitz

cover: The Syzk Haggadah

A new deluxe edition of Arthur Szyk’s illuminated Haggadah promises to be the closest reproduction of the original artwork ever achieved. It will also be perhaps the most ambitious publication ever undertaken entirely with digital printing technology. By Rollin Milroy

But Is It Real Printing?

While digital printing technology has expanded the horizons for artists and specialty publishers, some people question its place in the traditonally craft-oriented book arts. Should they?

Modern Firsts

Knowledge is power.

Bookselling

The Internet and the traditional bookseller: A failing relationship.