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RD Burton Books ~ Maryland |
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R.D. Burton: "I am intrigued by the concept of travel - physical movement from point A to point B, as well as and travel through time and space. My books explore the layers of consciousness and sub consciousness through which travel is experienced. My artwork invites the viewer to journey with me on a blue highway, to see what lies below the surface of the sea, or to travel through the cosmos. In my books images combine with book structure to form a harmonious whole. But beyond the harmony of image and structure, there is a juxtaposition of ideas that reveals the hidden facets and layers of these wide-ranging travels." |
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Dexterity Books by RD Burton |
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| Ars anatomica recuperata et patefacta [Anatomy Rescue/Reveal] By R. D. Burton Havre de Grace, Maryland: R. D. Burton Books, 2011. Open Edition. 2.5 x 2.5 x 1", extends to 7.5 x 22"; 72 pages. One-sheet snake-fold book composed of color photographs digitally printed. Laid in paper wraparound with similar images and slip-in closure. Signed by the artist. R.D. Burton: "In the past, artists and scientist have 'traveled' through uncharted human anatomy in order to reveal the intricate systems of the body. Their discoveries and mapping of the human body have aided in the rescue of the body from pain and disease." $40 |
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No Gas 2.75 x 6.75" closed, opens to 16"; 22 pages. Double-sided accordion R. D. Burton: "Hopefully all gas pumps may end up as rusting relics from the 'age of oil.'" |
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Blue Highway 7.5 x 4.25 x 2.25" closed; 7.5 x 16" open; 10 pages. Double-sided R.D. Burton: "The author Least Heat Moon describes 'blue highways' as the older small, winding, and less traveled roads which were printed in blue on vintage road maps. Taken at a leisurely pace these highways can provide an interesting ongoing view of the passing landscape."
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Lincoln Tunnel 7 x 5" closed; 7 x 5 x 15" open. Tunnel book. Manipulated computer images. Materials: specialty papers. Matching illustrated cover sleeve. R.D. Burton: "The Lincoln Tunnel carries cars beneath the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. Here is another version of the Lincoln Tunnel." Burton's tunnel book includes images of and allusions to Abraham Lincoln as well as photographs of the approach to the Lincoln Tunnel. |
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Washington Grade School 7.25 x 5" closed, extends to 14". Tunnel book. Manipulated computer images. Materials: specialty papers. Matching illustrated cover sleeve. R.D. Burton: "School Days! School Days! Arriving at Washington Grade school began an adventure of new friends, new teachers, and a wealth of learning. From kindergarten, to learning to read and write, to addition and subtraction, to the exploration of world events in the sixth grade - Washington Grade school was home to all these experiences." |
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Dexterity Flight
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| Dexterity Pumps By R. D. Burton Havre de Grace, Maryland: R. D. Burton Books, 2008. Edition of 5. 5 x 4" closed, 5 x 8" open. Digital images. Inkjet printed. Materials: metal, glass, copper BBs. Housed in hinged aluminum box. Paper title label on lid. R.D. Burton: "Various gas pumps and a vintage gas station located on the historic Lincoln Highway are the images which provide the visuals for this codex book based on the children's dexterity game, but with an additional challenge to solve the game. Have fun getting all the BBs in the correct places." (SOLD) |
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Dexterity Walking Man |
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