Both but Between
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Description
"This book attempts to intersect two languages and comes in the form of an alphabet book using Hangul and English.
"The Korean alphabet Hangul consists of at least one consonant and one vowel to make a syllable which forms one character.
"Words have been selected that reflect my identity. I used the English alphabet but employed the structure of Hangul. By reflecting the Korean letter form and combing the two languages, this book opens a window for an English-speaking person into my struggle with a foreign language.
"The Korean font used in this book is 'Hunmin Jeongeum', which is the original name for Hangul. The English font is 'Book Antiqua'." — Jana Sim
Publisher
Jana Sim (self-published)
Subject
identity, language, Korean, Hangul, English, written language, letters, alphabet, bilingual
Extent
4.5 x 5.8"; 17 handmade paper leaves; 16 OHP film leaves.
Style
Exposed binding.
Material
Handmade paper, OHP film, cloth board, waxed thread.
Technique
Letterpress printed on handmade paper. Laser printed on OHP film.
Date
2021
Recommended Citation
Sim, Jana, "Both but Between" (2021). Rollins College Book Arts Collection. 118.
https://scholarship.rollins.edu/book_arts/118
Other Information
Edition 4 of 27. Signed by the artist. For more information, visit http://www.vampandtramp.com/finepress/s/jana-sim.html.