Prague | A limited edition of hand bound books
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Cascabel Press is excited to announce a new edition of hand made books.
"Prague"
I will be leaving Bohemia soon with 40+ rolls of film, dreams and plans for this next hand-made book project, and full of excitement. The typefaces influenced by the Art Deco & Art Nouveau so prevalent here in Prague. The color and textures for the covers and papers influenced by the mood and colors I see. I am wanting to have more writing for this book, some of mine, some by others from history. A dozen photogravure photographs will be the key element and the object will be rich with texture and meaning.
This edition is being offered in 2 states:
Numbered Edition
Final numbered edition will be strictly limited 15 copies.
Edition will be signed by the artist, and numbered 1-15.
Overall size around 10"x10" hardbound.
Japanese stab binding.
12 hand pulled photogravure prints by Ray Bidegain | Cascabel Press.
Text pages will be printed letterpress by Ray Bidegain.
Typography and design by Emogene Bidegain.
Completion late January 2025
Collectors edition
Collectors edition will be strictly limited to 8 copies.
Edition will be signed by the artist, and lettered A-H.
This book will be housed in a cloth covered slip case along with a folio containing a 13th photogravure print not included in the book.
Overall size around 10x10 hardbound Japanese stab binding.
12 hand pulled photogravure prints by Ray Bidegain | Cascabel Press.
1 loose hand pulled photogravure print in folio.
Text pages will be printed letterpress by Ray Bidegain.
Typography and design by Emogene Bidegain.
Completion Late January 2025
For those collectors who know me and my work reserving your copy now, affords you a patrons price. The price will increase as the editions move forward and the details are revealed and sorted to the final version.
The Prague books will be ready for delivery late January 2025
Shipping
Fast shipping
I usually ship print orders in 2-5 days, if you need a definite delivery time I can make sure it happens for you.
Order tracking
You will receive order shipment and tracking information via email after your order is placed letting you know about shipment and tracking numbers.
You can get in contact with Ray using the link below.
About Ray Bidegain
One Photographers Journey
For the last 22 years I have been lucky enough to spend my time working as a fine art photographer, and specifically working as a photographer who photographed using large format negatives and made platinum prints from the camera negatives.
The platinum period
Many of you have collected these platinum prints over the years and some of you have learned platinum printing from me along the way. I love the process and I have loved every minute of this period in my work. Platinum printing is an amazing and beautiful way to make photographs.
The Gravures
For the last five years I have started working on making photogravure prints, polymer plate photogravure prints, to be specific. I worked on it, decided I wanted to make a change and make a commitment to working as a printmaker making photogravure prints. You all know me as a person who likes handmade photography. Handmade objects are at the heart of my photographic journey and printmaking is all of that, and more.
The Cascabel Press Studio
My darkroom and printmaking studio
for the last 32 years I have worked in the cozy basement of my 110 year old home in Portland Oregon. Your fine prints are made here and are a product of my love of photography and art.
My backyard daylight studio
Where I make pictures
for the last several years I have been making my work in a small daylight studio in my backyard.
