Miniature Book Society
Distinguished Book Award, 2018

by Sidney Lanier

The Marshes of Glynn is a long poem about the Golden Isles off the coast of Georgia. The book contains the poem itself, a short biography of the author, Sidney Lanier, and a US postage stamp issued to honor him.

This moveable book is constructed in three sections: the poem, in a perfect-bound matchbook style, the bio/stamp in a trifold within its own covers, and the central accordion tunnel comprised of vintage postcard images of the Glynn marshes. A band of natural straw slips off to open the volume.

Digitally printed in 8 pt Poor Richard on pale blue ribbed vellum paper in brown, green, and blue inks. All interior cover papers are layered unryu. The outer paper covers were painted with ink and watercolor by the binder/ publisher and each is unique. An edition of ten, with two out-of-series, was issued. SOLD OUT

Dimensions: 2 3/4″ x 3″, closed.