Textual Relations    
Don Taylor's Introduction
The Show

Textual Relations didn't exactly start that way, but it turned out to be a chance to demonstrate how two very different bodies of work had, over a period of twenty years, overlapped and influenced one another.

While Don had done one-off bindings of several of Will's Aliquando Press books, the show included only one true collaboration, Franz Kafka's An Ancient Manuscript. For the most part, the work had taken place in quite different areas with separate intent and focus. As the show came together, it became apparent that over the years Will had become a bookbinder, while Don had become interested in the notion of publishing. So Will's publishers bindings and Don's Pointyhead Press Publications found places in the show alongside the fancy bindings and the beautiful Aliquando Press work.

Will Rueter and Don Taylor
Will Rueter and Don Taylor celebrate the launch of Textual Relations at The Japanese Paper Place Gallery.


Some of the work from Will's The Aliquondo Press and Don's Pointyhead Press on display.
Some of the work from Will's The Aliquando Press and Don's Pointyhead Press on display.


Nancy Jacobi
Host Nancy Jacobi toasts Don and Will.


Will and eXavier Peterson take in the sights.
Will and eXavier Peterson take in the sights.


Maureen Steuart
Maureen Steuart (center) in discussion; Will Rueter looks on.


Don Taylor and Ellen Servinis
Don Taylor and Ellen Servinis.


Will Rueter's Introduction
The Books
The Show
Acknowledgements
Contact