The Book Arts & Special Collections Center is thrilled to present this holiday gift to San Francisco:
The Juniper Von Phitzer Miniature Books Library
On view through Friday, January 10, 2020
Book Arts & Special Collections and the San Francisco History Center
Sixth Floor, Main Library
In 1967, Marvin R. Hiemstra came to San Francisco where he met Lloyd L. Nielson, who was to become his life partner. The Juniper Von Phitzer Press, a fine arts organization doing letterpress printing, was begun in 1976, fitting neatly into their garage. Lloyd learned to print and Marvin helped with the design and often created a special text. Named after three cats, Juniper, Von, and Phitzer, the first book the press produced was a collection of Marvin's poems, I'd Rather Be a Phoenix, which included the now famous line, "Leaves are forming everywhere, even while we talk."
In 1985 there were several fine miniature book publishers in the Bay Area, inspiring the Juniper Von Phitzer Press to focus their efforts on a Lilliputian library production. The Press eventually produced eighty-nine exquisite books and won three international awards. The books often featured local artists.
In 2002 the Juniper Von Phitzer Press Miniature Books Library was created in an art deco cabinet as part of their dining room. Intriguing examples of miniature art collected by Lloyd and Marvin are displayed with their books in the two-level diminutive great hall.
The Book Arts & Special Collections Center welcomed this delightful Victorian-style miniature library to the department in 2017, with the intention of putting it on display every year during the holiday season. This is our first year: we hope our patrons enjoy this very San Francisco work of art, finding joy and inspiration to make something of their own.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US IN BOOK ARTS & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS!
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