Paul Johnson ~England

Book of Hours series miniature bookworks
Bookworks with a garden theme by Johnson
Other bookworks by Paul Johnson

Dreaming of Flying
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2008. Edition of 50.

2 x 2.75"; 8 pages. Laser printed on mould-made Hahnemühle Aquarell. Hand engineered. Four tent pop-ups that each frame a pop-up figure inside (the tent). Presented in a handmade illustrated paper slipcase (2.1 x 4.1") that is open on both ends.

Paul Johnson: "Miniature Victorian-style toy theatre pop-up book about a journey of discovery."

"The sky seemed so far away / along the road ... setting out was an adventure itself / across the sea ... but sailing seemed as near to heaven as could be / into the heavens - until flying in the world of clouds set me free."
$25

Ercelia's Cats
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2007. Edition of 50.

2.25 x 2.25 x 1.5"; 12 pages. Laser printed on mould-made Hahnemühle Aquarelle. Hand engineered. Accordion with endpages pasted to front and back wraps. Text block has a paper slip-in closure. All presented in an illustrated bandoleer.

Everywhere Johnson travels he picks up a cat to add to Ercelia's collection - in wood, in clay, in metal. This is dedicated to the process and the purpose: "Like a good marriage cats know that survival is at first instinct and then a special kind of stillness."
$30

Where is Between?
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2007. Open Edition.

1.75 x 2"; 9 pages. Two-part miniature accordion book presented in locked wraparound case. Housed in open ended slip-in paper case with illustrated title label on front.

Paul Johnson: "Hugh goes in search of what is between before and after."
$15

The Pop-up Unabridged History of the World
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2005. Edition of 50.

2.5 x 3"; 6 pages. Laser printed on mould-made Hahnemühle Aquarell. Hand engineered. Presented in black paper handmade slip case ( 3.1 x 2.5") with illustrated paper title on front.

Paul Johnson: "180-degree miniature pop-up book about a woman and her love of books. Inspired by medieval book of hours."
$30

Garden of the Mind
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2008. Edition of 100.

.75 x 2.25"; 8 pages (four spreads, each of two pages). Miniature. Carousel structure. Twine tie closure. Housed in illustrated paper slipcase.

Paul Johnson: "A miniature carousel book with interlocking gardens."

Text: "Hide yourself in the secret garden. Let time sleep awhile. Grow flowers in the world of the mind. And as you leave pause."
$25

Our Secret Garden
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2008. Edition of 50.

2.9 x 2.75"; 12 pages. Laser printed on mould-made Hahnemühle Aquarell. Hand engineered. Illustrated covers. Title on spine. Housed in open ended paper sleeve with square opening in the middle to match the opening in the pages.

Paul Johnson: "A book with opening windows through the centre."

"Do you remember the first time we came to this garden?"
$40

Quartet for the Advent of Time
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2007. Edition of 50.

2.75 x 2.75 x .5"; 8 pages. Miniature. Unique case binding. Housed in open ended paper slip case.

Paul Johnson: "A four-spread pop-up book on the seasons."

"Leaves carpet / the earth / Daylight now as / soft as wool / And quiet / as night"
$25

Steps to the Sea
By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2007. Open Edition.

2.25 x 3"; opens to 2.25 x 20.5". Miniature vertical accordion with pop-ups. Housed in open ended sleeve with illustrated title label.

Paul Johnson: "This house in Seattle sits high on a ledge overlooking the Olympic Mountains. Terraces of trees, plants, and sculpture drop by steps to the sea."
$15

By Paul Johnson
Cheshire, England: Paul Johnson, 2009. One-of-a-Kind.

2.5 x 3 x 1"; 10 pages. Text - the title - in silver pen on front pastedown. Industrial fabric dyes on mould-made watercolor paper. Paper slip closure for book. Housed in paper open-ended slipcase with hand-dyed cotton fabric thread closure. Signed by the artist.

A miniature bookwork.
$30