The Voices of Marrakesh: A Record of a Visit

San Francisco: Arion Press, 2001. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 156 of 350 numbered copies for sale and 26 lettered copies hors de commerce. Signed by Karl Bissinger under his photograph facing page 117 and signed by William Wiley on the mounted etching facing page 102. This elegant book compiled 29 photographs taken in Marrakech and vicinity by Bissinger in late 1949 while on assignment for a travel feature published by Flair magazine in February 1950. The six etchings by Wiley were made to illustrate scenes from this book. The book was designed and produced by Andrew Hoyem. It is bound in illustrated red paper covers with a black cloth spine. Printed on Mohawk Superfine paper for the text and photographs, Rives Lightweight for the etchings and Fabriano Ingres for the leaves mounted with the prints. The type is Goudy Old Style. Lacking the called for slipcase. In fine condition. Measures 8.25 x 11 inches. 123 pages plus colophon. PRI/111924.