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Kristy Caldwell

Catenary Books (Interference with "The Library of Babel")

Catenary Books (Interference with "The Library of Babel"). February 2025. An editioned handmade portfolio of six narrative bookplates following the resident cat of a metaphysical bookshop as he wanders through its collection after hours. Developed during the 2025 William H. Helfand Fellowship at the Grolier Club Library.
Kristy Caldwell

Catenary Books (Interference with "Cat 'n' Mouse")

Catenary Books (Interference with "Cat 'n' Mouse"). February 2025. An editioned handmade portfolio of six narrative bookplates following the resident cat of a metaphysical bookshop as he wanders through its collection after hours. Developed during the 2025 William H. Helfand Fellowship at the Grolier Club Library.