JUSTARIP Press ~ New Jersey
(Maryann Riker)

Once ...
A Small Revised Fairy Tale
By Maryann Riker
Phillipsburg, New Jersey: Maryann Riker, 2008. Edition of 20, 2 artist's proofs.

2 x 2" closed, 4 x 4" open; 8 pages. Miniature with pop-ups. Four double-page carousel with ribbon ties.

Maryann Riker: "A miniature pop-up book that unfolds 360 degrees to reveal four page spreads with a beautiful princess, a frog, and other things that render a visual replay of the classic fairy tale of 'living happily ever after.' But look more closely and the tale has been slightly revised to reflect a contemporary princess's view of 'living happily ever after.' First in a series of miniature pop-ups based on revised fairy tales from a feminist perspective."
$35

Toward the Light
By Maryann Riker
2007. One-of-a-Kind.

2.625 x 2.625". Mixed Media.

Maryann Riker: "A shadowbox cover attaches to an accordion style book that unfolds and gives us clues to what can happen when we move toward the light ... as moths are attracted to the light so do humans move toward hope and joy. What can happen along the way is another matter. This inevitably becomes the path of one's life."
$125

A Miniature History of the Button
Vols. 1, 2, 3
By Maryann Riker
Phillipsburg, New Jersey: Maryann Riker, 2008. Edition of 10.

Three Button Books, each 1" circular with a double-sided accordion (4 pages on one side with two on back). Bound with button as the front cover. Housed in a clear glass mason jar (2.875 x 1.75" x 1.75") with wire closure and rubber seal. Paper title label on one side of jar and artist text on opposite.

Maryann Riker: "What does one do with an overabundance of buttons purchased in an exuberant moment of a closeout at a local craft store? Create an edition of the history of the button! Beginning my research, I envisioned 3 pages on the history of the button. Much to my [chagrin], I found 5 sentences on the history of the button. So, as a tongue in cheek approach I editioned a miniature history of the button...shortened and edited down to fit into these delightful little closures. Nostalgically, I remember spending rainy afternoons discovering lovely little treasures as I rooted through my mom and aunt's button jar and button box. This is my tribute to the humble little closure. Volumes 4, 5 and 6 to be released in 2009."
$135

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BUTTon Book
By Maryann Riker
New Jersey: Maryann Riker, 2008. Edition of 4.

1" circular book. Double-sided accordion with 4 circular panels. Button as the front cover.

Another in Riker's Button Book series. Instead of belly buttons this features derrières from Renaissance paintings

Maryann Riker: "A presentation of Renaissance masterpieces that focus on one area — the gluteus maximus. A small accordion format book with a real button for the cover unfolds to present this humorous display."
$55

Rococo Button Book
By Maryann Riker
New Jersey: 2007. Edition of 4.

1.375 round, .5" thick. Mixed Media. With button for the front cover.

A miniature accordion of umbilical scars drawn from Rococo masterpieces.
$65