Andrew Hoyem Picture Poems Promotion Prospectus Arion Press 1975 San Francisco
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Andrew Hoyem Picture Poems Promotion Prospectus Arion Press 1975 San Francisco. Original fine press promotional prospectus for Picture/Poems by Andrew Hoyem, issued by the Arion Press, San Francisco, 1975. This is a complete promotional prospectus announcing the publication and exhibition of Hoyem’s Picture/Poems, an illustrated catalogue of drawings and writings (1961–1974). Original fine press promotional prospectus for Picture/Poems by Andrew Hoyem, issued by the Arion Press, San Francisco, 1975. This is a complete promotional prospectus announcing the publication and exhibition of Hoyem’s Picture/Poems, an illustrated catalogue of drawings and writings (1961–1974). Produced at the founding of Arion Press following the Grabhorn-Hoyem transition. Contents include: • Arion Press statement outlining its formation and printing philosophy • Illustrated prospectus sheet with red line artwork and title typography • Full descriptive text detailing the book, exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (Legion of Honor), and production methods • Edition details: limited to 500 copies, letterpress printed using Goudy types on Curtis Rag paper • Original printed order form with pricing and subscription option Printed in black and red on laid paper. Clear example of early Arion Press design and fine press promotional material. Item details: • Type: promotional prospectus / fine press ephemera • Printer: Arion Press, San Francisco • Year: 1975 • Subject: poetry, artist book, fine press printing • Format: multi-sheet prospectus with order form Condition: Light wear consistent with age. Fold lines from original mailing. Minor edge wear and soft creasing. Clean and well-preserved overall with strong print quality. This is not a later reproduction. It is original promotional material tied to the first phase of Arion Press publishing and Andrew Hoyem’s early independent work. History / Bio: Andrew Hoyem (b. 1935) is a leading American fine press printer and poet. After co-founding Grabhorn-Hoyem, he established Arion Press in 1974, continuing the tradition of handcrafted, limited-edition books. His work bridges literature, visual art, and traditional printing methods. Arion Press is one of the most respected private presses in the United States. Known for its collaborations with artists and writers, it produces limited editions using letterpress techniques. Early prospectuses such as this document its transition from Grabhorn-Hoyem and its publishing direction. Search keywords: Arion Press prospectus, Andrew Hoyem ephemera, fine press printing, letterpress prospectus, San Francisco press, artist book promo, Grabhorn Hoyem
