"TENNESSEE" is a limited edition, four-color letterpress three-volume collection that contains the first publication—and printing—of Tennessee Williams's recently discovered play, "These Are the Stairs You Got to Watch." It is accompanied by "The Glass Menagerie" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

Also included within is original artwork by the world renowned artist, Clarice Smith, who was commissioned to create six, full page works of "Tennessee's Women." David Bruce Smith, publisher of the collection, has provided the commentary. Michael Kahn, Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Theatre and friend to Williams, authored the preface.

This limited collection is the perfect gift for dignitaries, heads of executive agencies, Corporate CEO's, university and foundation executives and other national and world leaders. Please feel free to email or call us at 703.786.1430 if you have any questions about ordering this limited-edition book.

TENNESSEE is:

• Fine Limited Edition – Hand Bound, Hand Printed
• Included within is original artwork by the world renowned artist, Clarice Smith, who was commissioned to create six, full page works of "Tennessee's Women."
  • From metal plates. Printing/color separations performed individually on a World War ll-type roller press in Florence, Italy.
  • 3 subjects, Maggie, Laura and Girl, full page illustrations bound within the book.
  • Blanche, Maxine and Alma prints, unbound and signed by the artist. Nestled in the box interior in special slip pocket with a snap.
• David Bruce Smith, publisher of the collection, has provided the commentary. Michael Kahn, Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Theatre and friend to Williams, authored the preface.
• Three volumes nested in a soft black matte finish clamshell box lined with charbon-colored suedel luxe.
• Elephant-sized folio (14" x 18"), printed on Fabriano Rusticus paper
• Book Design and Art Binding by John Paul Greenwalt and Stephen L. Vanilio.
• Printed by Paoli Barbieri on a letterpress and hand set in Baskerville type in four colors.
• End papers in cream colored translucent paper.
• Limited to 1,500 standard editions.

"This book is a wonderful way of keeping alive the craft of composing a book as a piece of art," said James H. Billington, Librarian of Library of Congress.

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