'Like all Heavenly Monkey books, Aurora Teardrops is printed letterpress. HM publisher Rollin Milroy worked with Harold and Jane for over two years on the book’s content and design, experimenting with (and discarding) a variety of ideas before settling on what all three felt was the right combination of materials, methods and presentation. It was, however, her batik paintings on silk that he first encountered, and it is these batiks that form the vibrant visual core for Aurora Teardrops. Heavenly Monkey: 'Harold started writing the 59 poems in Aurora Teardrops during his first collaboration with artist Jane Maru, a collection of her short films and his accompanying scores, Jane 1–11. Edition of 76 (Deluxe edition of 26 lettered copies Collector's Edition of 50 numbered copies). Vancouver, British Columbia: Heavenly Monkey, 2016. Works concerning people and processes of book production Rather than the death knell of books, we believe the digital age could be a boon for people interested in truly well-wrought books.' Without worshipping form over function-style over substance-we know there is nothing like the look, feel and even smell of a well-made book. Our books are designed as objects to be experienced both intellectually and physically innovative use of technology from any era, and its skillful application are the studio's guiding principles. Heavenly Monkey: 'Heavenly Monkey is the imprint of publisher Rollin Milroy, dedicated to creating books for people interested in contemporary applications of traditional book crafts: handmade papers, letterpress printing, and bindings that emphasize both aesthetic and structural integrity.

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