Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Tragic Book project archive / created by Christopher K. Wilde
- Dates:
- 1993-2005
- Extent:
- 4.5 Linear Feet (5 manuscript boxes, 4 flat boxes, 1 record storage box, 1 map folder)
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Tragic Book project archive contains the nine issues of the series, along with files on each participating artist, book maquettes, preparatory drawings, correspondence, and other papers relating to the production of each book.
- Biographical / historical:
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Christopher Wilde started the Tragic Book series in 1993, and it produced nine issues in twelve years, with a stated subject matter of "things that are so tragic that they are funny or beautiful or poignant." The project was a highly collaborative and non-commercial endeavor by contemporary artists. Over one hundred artists contributed over the years, many to multiple issues.
The first few issues were zine-like, eventually moving into fine press. The number of copies produced for each edition increased as well, from 10 to 55, roughly corresponding with the increase in contributors.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from C.K. Wilde, 2012.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-27 08:13:16 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research, with the exception of born-digital materials, which are closed until processed. Please submit requests for material at least 36 hours in advance of use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022