The Guide: Maimonides Journey by Michael Castro
Folio. 5.75 x 4.375 in. 35 pages. Handset in Monotype Poliphilus, a twentieth-century revival based on a 16th-century typeface and Blado, a twentieth-century designed italic companion. Printed on handmade paper by Katie McGregor. The hand binding uses influences of early binding forms with leather tabs and an exposed back. Enclosed in a handmade cloth covered case. 2019
Michael Castro, a Poet Laureate of St Louis, Missouri, tells in verse the biography of Moses Maimonides (1135-1204), considered one of the most important Jewish theologians of all time. Biographical, philosophical and theological facets of his life are related.
Published in 2019, for more information, contact shulamispress@gmail.com.