One of the first things I look at when I open a new book isn’t the title page, or even the first chapter – but the dedications. To me, the dedication is the most precious and personal part of any book – no matter the genre. It is like a glimpse into the heart of the author, for this person (or pet, or group of people) is so special, so intrinsic to the making of that book, that the author felt the need to make that book, for them.
And to me, that is so precious, so thoughtful, and is the inspiration behind this piece. I have collected the dedication pages from a number of books in different languages – many of which were kindly sent to me from other creators. I collected them all together in this mini accordion book, housed in a special tin – like the gifts they are.
Below you can find a full flip through of “Dedications”:
Personally I think I would like to dedicate this artist book to all those who came before me, and took that moment to share their thoughts and love so publicly.
Although this piece is not for sale at the moment, I am happy to take on commissions – if you are interested in working with me to create a unique piece of art, please get in touch.