Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Mockett, Andrew
Title:
A chapbook of English tat.
Alternate Title(s):
Colour & keep, a chapbook of English tat
Published / Created:
London : Printed by D. Langlois at Colourgraph, [2002]
Physical Description:
[32] pages : chiefly ilustrations ; 22 x 30 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the artist
Copyright Status:
© The Artist
Related Content:
View catalog record for the portfolio of prints from A chapbook of English tat http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/14038850
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Cut out and keep. Simply cut around the print, fold back the base flap, then you'll have a geegaw for your mantelpiece or bookshelves"--Page [2]

In illustrated slipcase with gold foiled title: Colour & keep, a chapbook of English tat.

"All woodcuts, type and patterned papers by Andrew Mockett."--Page [29]

Imprint from colophon.

"Hand printed on Velin Arches ... and hand coloured using Dr Martins ink"--Foot of title page.

Limited edition of 200 copies.

BAC: British Art Center copy no. 1 is no. 26 of 200; signed by the artist. Bound in original gilt-stamped cloth, with slipcase.

BAC: British Art Center copy no. 2 is no. 50 of 200. Inscribed: "For Yale Library, Andrew Mockett, 7-6-2018, Brighton UK." Bound in original gilt-stamped cloth, with slipcase.
Contents:
1. Noah's ark -- 2. The noble zebra -- 3. Piggy bank -- 4. Tipu's tiger -- 5. Giraffes (porcelain) -- 6. Cow (decorated china) -- 7. The fall of Icarus -- 8. Chicken, egg bowl -- 9. Jaguar (plaster) -- 10. The siren's lament -- 11. Jonah (fleeing his god) -- 12. The country horse.
Subject Terms:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Paper work -- Great Britain. | Cut-out craft. | Langlois, D. -- Printer. | Colourgraph -- Printer.
Form/Genre:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Paper cutouts. | Woodcuts -- Hand-colored -- 2002.