Ward, Michael (2008) ‘A Day in the Life’, UK signed limited edition by Genesis Publications

Michael Ward (2008) ‘A Day in the Life‘, UK limited edition, published by Genesis Publications. One of 750 copies of which this is no. 588. Signed by Michael Ward. Condition: a near fine copy. Light imperfections to the India Silk threads as shown. Complete with all the printes still sealed. Production details according to the publisher: Page size: 430mm x 320mm 64 pages 2075 words 24 images Deluxe 750 copies Signed by: Michael Ward Contributors: Andrew Thompson Paper: Heavyweight 300gsm archival paper Binding: Midnight blue Indian silk with gold blocking and copper page edging Box: Midnight blue Indian silk with gold and copper blocking. The portfolio’s 24 large-format prints can either be retained in the silk-bound, handcrafted case or individually framed as desired. Created from Ward’s bromide prints, the 24 lithographs are made using four-colour inks, randomly-dot screened on to heavyweight 300gsm archival paper. For permanence, each photographic print is matt acrylic varnished, and certified with Michael Ward’s embossing stamp (print size: 17″ x 12.5″). The box itself features a neat recess in the base that contains the commentary volume: a 64-page book, also bound in Indian silk, hand-numbered and individually signed by the photographer, the late Michael Ward. Specially printed in three inks, the book reproduces each plate and the accompanying story behind the photographs, with explanatory text, location information and a hand-drawn period map. (Portfolio size: 18″ length; 13.5″ width; 1.5″ depth)