Roots

Eleven single page signatures long stitched over tyvek straps used to create 3 rigid pages of 3 signatures each with window cut outs. Remaining pages are endmatter (title/endpage) each made into a single signature rigid page. Window cut outs glazed with mica, layering of pre-printed paper cut outs held in the individual windows. The box has a platform underneath a piece of plexi that has a 2D painted image and dried root specimens glued in place.The book, when housed in this custom tray, rests on top of this platform. Box front and spine have recessed labels with 23 kt. gold lettering.