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Semantic Divertissements. By Franciszka Themerson, Drawings, & Stefan Themerson, Text

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1962. Geniet. Pp: 20. "Semantic Divertissements" is the charming 1962 artists' book by the late Polish-born, London-based writer, filmmaker and publisher Stefan Themerson and his artist wife Franciszka. Issued by his own Gaberbocchus Press, it presents ten collaborative works combining his amusing concrete poetry with her whimsical drawings. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan & Franciszka.

I Am So Romantic I Could Live on Poetry Alone. Drawings by Franciszka Themerson & Text by Stefan Themerson.

No place (London), Gaberbocchus Press, undated (ca.195x), greeting card in three sections (11,3 x 29 unfolded), folding down to 10,3 x 9,8 cm./ 3 7/8 x 4 1/2 in., illustrated with two drawings by Franciszka Themerson. = From a series of bibliophile greeting cards issued by the Gaberbocchus Press in the 1950's. Gaberbocchus was the press of the Polish-born, London-based writer, filmmaker and publisher Stefan Themerson and his artist wife Franciszka.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

Bayamus and the Theatre of Semantic Poetry. A Novel.

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1965, new and revised ed., 111 pag., illustrations, lay-out and original glazed wrappers in red and black by Stefan Themerson (19,2 x 12,2 cm.). = Gaberbocchus Paper Back. First published in 1940. Gaberbocchus Press was a London publishing house founded in 1948 by the artist couple Stefan and Franciszka Themerson. Besides the Themersons, the other directors of the publishing house were translator Barbara Wright and artist Gwen Barnard, who also illustrated some of the publisher's publications. The name is the Latinised form of Jabberwocky and the first books were printed at their home in King's Road, Chelsea, London. In 1956 they moved to 42a Formosa Street in Maida Vale, London. In 1959 the basement of their office was transformed into the Gaberbocchus Common Room, a meeting place for those interested in art and science. Films, plays and poetry readings were shown there. In the course of its 31 years of existence, Gaberbocchus Press published over sixty titles, including their own works and those of Oswell Blakeston, Irish poet George Henry Perrott Buchanan, Christian Dietrich Grabbe, Hugo Manning, Heinrich Heine, Raymond Queneau, C. H. Sisson, Stevie Smith, Anatol Stern, Kenneth Tynan, Alfred Jarry, Kurt Schwitters and Bertrand Russell. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi became one of the publishing house's most famous titles and was published in many editions. The contents of Themerson's books were often visual and linguistic experiments. The design of the volumes was cut from time to time for each publication to support and complement the content, using self-made paper and a variety of techniques. (source: wikipedia). Owner's blindstamp in first free endpaper. Wrappers foxed/ spotted.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

General Piesc or the Case of the Forgotten Mission

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1976, 1st ed., 54 pag., printed in black and red, original glazed wrappers in red and black by Stefan Themerson (21 x 13,7 cm.). = Gaberbocchus Press was a London publishing house founded in 1948 by the artist couple Stefan and Franciszka Themerson. Besides the Themersons, the other directors of the publishing house were translator Barbara Wright and artist Gwen Barnard, who also illustrated some of the publisher's publications. The name is the Latinised form of Jabberwocky and the first books were printed at their home in King's Road, Chelsea, London. In 1956 they moved to 42a Formosa Street in Maida Vale, London. In 1959 the basement of their office was transformed into the Gaberbocchus Common Room, a meeting place for those interested in art and science. Films, plays and poetry readings were shown there. In the course of its 31 years of existence, Gaberbocchus Press published over sixty titles, including their own works and those of Oswell Blakeston, Irish poet George Henry Perrott Buchanan, Christian Dietrich Grabbe, Hugo Manning, Heinrich Heine, Raymond Queneau, C. H. Sisson, Stevie Smith, Anatol Stern, Kenneth Tynan, Alfred Jarry, Kurt Schwitters and Bertrand Russell. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi became one of the publishing house's most famous titles and was published in many editions. The contents of Themerson's books were often visual and linguistic experiments. The design of the volumes was cut from time to time for each publication to support and complement the content, using self-made paper and a variety of techniques. (source: wikipedia). Owner's blindstamp in first free endpaper. Outer margin frontwrapper slightly foxed/ spotted. Red lettering of title on spine sunfaded.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

On Semantic Poetry.

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1975, 1st ed., 127,(1) pag., illustrations by Franciszka Themerson, lay-out and original glazed wrappers in red and black by Stefan Themerson (21,5 x 13,8 cm.). = Gaberbocchus Press was a London publishing house founded in 1948 by the artist couple Stefan and Franciszka Themerson. Besides the Themersons, the other directors of the publishing house were translator Barbara Wright and artist Gwen Barnard, who also illustrated some of the publisher's publications. The name is the Latinised form of Jabberwocky and the first books were printed at their home in King's Road, Chelsea, London. In 1956 they moved to 42a Formosa Street in Maida Vale, London. In 1959 the basement of their office was transformed into the Gaberbocchus Common Room, a meeting place for those interested in art and science. Films, plays and poetry readings were shown there. In the course of its 31 years of existence, Gaberbocchus Press published over sixty titles, including their own works and those of Oswell Blakeston, Irish poet George Henry Perrott Buchanan, Christian Dietrich Grabbe, Hugo Manning, Heinrich Heine, Raymond Queneau, C. H. Sisson, Stevie Smith, Anatol Stern, Kenneth Tynan, Alfred Jarry, Kurt Schwitters and Bertrand Russell. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi became one of the publishing house's most famous titles and was published in many editions. The contents of Themerson's books were often visual and linguistic experiments. The design of the volumes was cut from time to time for each publication to support and complement the content, using self-made paper and a variety of techniques. (source: wikipedia). Owner's blindstamp in first free endpaper. Wrappers slightly foxed/ spotted.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan & Franciszka.

Semantic divertissements. Drawings by Franciszka Themerson & Text by Stefan Themerson.

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1962, 1st ed., (4),16 pag., illustrations and original stapled glazed wrappers printed in red and green by Franciszka Themerson, folio (32,8 x 24,4 cm.). = Semantic Divertissements is the charming 1962 artists' book by the late Polish-born, London-based writer, filmmaker and publisher Stefan Themerson and his artist wife Franciszka. Issued by his own Gaberbocchus Press, it presents ten collaborative works combining his amusing concrete poetry with her whimsical drawings. Gallery/ bookseller's label in lower margin of title-page (Linder AG Zurich); wrappers a bit (dust)soiled/ spotted, and creased; traces of use.

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Book number: #8440

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

Special Branch (a dialogue).

London, Gaberbocchus Press, 1972, 1st ed., 94,(2) pag., original glazed wrappers in red and black by Stefan Themerson (21,1 x 14,2 cm.). = Gaberbocchus Press was a London publishing house founded in 1948 by the artist couple Stefan and Franciszka Themerson. Besides the Themersons, the other directors of the publishing house were translator Barbara Wright and artist Gwen Barnard, who also illustrated some of the publisher's publications. The name is the Latinised form of Jabberwocky and the first books were printed at their home in King's Road, Chelsea, London. In 1956 they moved to 42a Formosa Street in Maida Vale, London. In 1959 the basement of their office was transformed into the Gaberbocchus Common Room, a meeting place for those interested in art and science. Films, plays and poetry readings were shown there. In the course of its 31 years of existence, Gaberbocchus Press published over sixty titles, including their own works and those of Oswell Blakeston, Irish poet George Henry Perrott Buchanan, Christian Dietrich Grabbe, Hugo Manning, Heinrich Heine, Raymond Queneau, C. H. Sisson, Stevie Smith, Anatol Stern, Kenneth Tynan, Alfred Jarry, Kurt Schwitters and Bertrand Russell. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi became one of the publishing house's most famous titles and was published in many editions. The contents of Themerson's books were often visual and linguistic experiments. The design of the volumes was cut from time to time for each publication to support and complement the content, using self-made paper and a variety of techniques. (source: wikipedia). Owner's blindstamp in first free endpaper. Outer margin frontwrapper slightly foxed/ spotted; red lettering of author's name on spine sunfaded.

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio or Brother Francis Lamb Chops / An Opera in 2 Acts. Text, lay-out, calligraphy and music by Stefan Themerson.

Amsterdam/ London, De Harmonie/ Gaberbocchus Press, 1972, 1st ed., 111 pag., illustrations, music calligraphy and original glazed wrappers printed in red and black by Stefan Themerson, quarto (30,5 x 21,6 cm.). = Artists' book by the late Polish-born, London-based writer, filmmaker and publisher Stefan Themerson. Gallery/ bookseller's label in lower margin of inside frontwrappper (Linder AG Zurich); tiny nick at top of spine.

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Book number: #8441

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[Gaberbocchus Press]. Themerson, Stefan.

St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio or Brother Francis Lamb Chops / An Opera in 2 Acts. Text, lay-out, calligraphy and music by Stefan Themerson.

Amsterdam/ London, De Harmonie/ Gaberbocchus Press, 1972, 1st ed., 111 pag., illustrations, music calligraphy and original glazed wrappers printed in red and black by Stefan Themerson, quarto (30,5 x 21,6 cm.). = Artists' book by the late Polish-born, London-based writer, filmmaker and publisher Stefan Themerson. Spine-ends and corners bumped.

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Book number: #8562

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Stefan Themerson;Nicolaas Matsier

Logica, etiketten en vlees 1979. 231pp. Illustr.

Onbekend d489 Goed 9789023415213

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Book number: 72636

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Themerson Stefan

Le cardinal Pölätüo (avec des notes sur ses écrits, son temps et ses contemporains)

Jean-Jacques Pauvert, 1968. 1968. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos fané, Intérieur acceptable. 197 pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 922-Religieux. .

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Book number: R300295170

Catalogue: GEOGRAPHIE, HISTOIRE, SCIENCES AUXILIAIRES DE L'HISTOIRE

THEMERSON, Stefan and THEMERSON, Franciszka

Semantic Divertissements

(London), (Gaberbocchus Press Limited), (1962). First Edition. Softcover. Illustrated wraps (9-1/2" x 12-7/8") with text by Stefan Themerson and illustrations by Franciszka Themerson. Ill.: Franciszka Themerson. Mild soiling to covers. Near Fine .

Charles AgventProfessional seller

Book number: 021689

Catalogue: Illustrated Books

Keywords: Illustrated Books, Modern First Editions, Modern Firsts, Gaberbocchus, Franciszka Themerson Franciszka Themerson Illustrated Books Gaberbocchus Modern First Editions Literature: English

THEMERSON, Stefan

The Adventures of Peddy Bottom

London, Editions Poetry London Limited, (1950). First Edition. Hardcover. Dustwrapper, color frontispiece, and text illustrated by Franciszka Themerson. A children's book, of sorts, about Peddy Bottom, who "knew he was Peddy Bottom. But humans thought that there was something doggy about him, while dogs thought there was something human about him" (dustwrapper flap). Uncommon. Ill.: Franciszka Themerson. Close to Fine in a lightly soiled, Very Good dustwrapper with a short closed tear at the bottom front .

Charles AgventProfessional seller

Book number: 021159

Catalogue: Modern First Editions

Keywords: Illustrated Books, Modern First Editions, Humor, Modern Firsts, Themerson, Children's Literature Franciszka Themerson Literature: English Children's Literature Modern First Editions Illustrated Books

THEMERSON, STEFAN

The Adventures of Peddy Bottom

London, Gaberbocchus. 1967, 3. Pb. 112p small article cut out of NRc on french page. Good.

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Book number: 001759

Catalogue: Literature

Themerson, Stefan & Franciszka Themerson (drawings by)

The Adventures of Peddy Bottom

Paperback; 3e druk, 2003; London/Amsterdam : Gaberbocchus Press/De Harmonie; 74pp.; Conditie: Goed; Original wrappers, illustrations in b/w, 8vo.; Engels; ISBN10: 9061696690, ISBN13: 9789061696698

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Book number: 297138

Catalogue: Literatuur/Engels

Keywords: Engels