Lous Martens - Animal books for jaap, zeno, anna, julian & luca (new edition)
A collection of works by Ruth Martens, wife of Dutch graphic designer Karel Martens, showcases a series of animal-themed scrapbooks that she has continued to create for her five grandchildren. She began making these books as her family grew, crafting a new scrapbook for each grandchild. Even now, with her oldest granddaughter already 17 years old, the five scrapbooks remain a dynamic and ever-evolving project, with no signs of completion.
In these scrapbooks, Ruth cuts out animal photos from newspapers and magazines, adding stamps and images from advertising brochures to create pages that are assembled with a delightful sense of randomness. Each scrapbook transforms with the addition of new material, evolving incrementally over time into a playful and lovingly crafted volume. Although Ruth initially had no intention of publishing these works, they have since been compiled into a substantial book a testament to her love and dedication to her family.
Publication Details
Publisher: Roma Publications
Language: English
Year: 2024
Dimensions: 24 x 17 cm
Pages: 416, Softcover