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Oh, Great Chicken
3 1/2 x 8 x 1" box, 2 3/4 x 7 1/4" book

17 pages. 2000.

A matchbox-style painted paper box with see-through mylar cover displays an accordion-fold book. The box contains glued-in"nesting material" of printed paper strips and one feather. With hand-painted pages and letterpress printed type on both sides, red on one side, gold on the other. Each book is made from a strip of one piece of paper that was painted with a geometric picture of three birds, then cut into strips. With text about mysterious eggs and birds, hopes and acceptance. 15 copies.

(out of print)

"Oh, Great Chicken! Please hatch my egg!"