Moraine by Corey Antis
Moraine is an expanded interpretation of an untitled, one-of-one artist book made by Corey Antis. Conceived as an atlas of various sites in the West Bottoms of Kansas City, the book comprises of original drawings made by ink frottage on 9gsm Tengujo paper. The prints act as a 1:1 map and a geological cross-section of areas soon to be built over, refurbished, or erased as the city’s former stockyard undergoes redevelopment. Made on exquisitely delicate and transparent pages, these original drawings of industrial landscapes are made available to a select number of readers.
Moraine, produced in an edition of 20 books + 2APs, allows the original atlas to be experienced by a wider audience. The book is letterpress printed on 15gsm Sekishu paper and hardcover bound with hand-backed silk covers. Moraine adds a new dimension to Antis’ ongoing project investigating site, sensation, and legibility.
The book concept is by Corey Antis, Isobel Chiang, and Hannah Pierce (Small Editions) and was designed by Isobel Chiang with Hannah Pierce, using ABC Marist by Dinamo and Gerstner-Programm FSL by Forgotten Shapes. Letterpress printing by Sarah Nicholls, Habotai Silk backing by Sarah Smith, polymer plates by Boxcar Press, and file separations by Kathleen Collins. Sarah Nicholls provided the binding, with custom cases designed by Michelle Ho. Moraine was published by Small Editions
