A Parisian Adventure
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Marion and I got back to our conversation about Komagata. She showed me several copies, well known to me, that Jacques had for sale. Looking at them with Marion, as I often find when sharing books with artists and paper engineers, new perceptions were revealed. Marion and I both found Komagata’s Little Tree to be our favorite. This minimalist book depicts the tree growing from seed to adult and then death. It’s an exquisite telling of a universal truth.
At last, it was time for us to make our way back to our hotel within sight of the illuminated Eiffel Tower. The books were packed into several light bags and our attentive host called us a taxi. We bid everyone a resounding au revoir. The visit seemed equally enjoyed by all. As we passed through the large metal doors, Jacques slipped me a small gift, Komagata’s Trouve-le! another gem and delightful souvenir of our sojourn in Paris. Despite some language barriers, all involved with the Salon communicated their love for these special books using the universal language of pop-ups.
Links for this essay:
Chez Les Libraires Associés photos: http://bit.ly/1EtGVH9
http://www.upupup3d.com/#/upupup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-22FE5vPm4 Oceano
http://www.oliviercharbonnel.com/
http://www.marionbataille.com/
http://www.one-stroke.co.jp/english/komagata.html
