60 pages. Illustrated with double-page color reproductions of Jane Maru's batik paintings, printed on semi-transparent vellum. Introduction by David Sylvian. 7¼x9½", set in Cancelleresca Bastarda and Umbria types, printed on dampened Golden Hind mouldmade paper; handbound at Heavenly Monkey in decorated paper over boards. Edition of 76 (Deluxe edition of 26 lettered copies; Collector's Edition of 50 numbered copies).
Heavenly Monkey: "Harold started writing the 59 poems in Aurora Teardrops during his first collaboration with artist Jane Maru, a collection of her short films and his accompanying scores, Jane 1-11. It was, however, her batik paintings on silk that he first encountered, and it is these batiks that form the vibrant visual core for Aurora Teardrops. HM publisher Rollin Milroy worked with Harold and Jane for over two years on the book's content and design, experimenting with (and discarding) a variety of ideas before settling on what all three felt was the right combination of materials, methods and presentation.
""Interleaved throughout the book are six of Jane Maru's batik paintings, digitally printed in full color on traditional drafting vellum, a semi-transparent sheet that creates a visual effect similar to the original works on silk. Being semi-transparent, these prints combine with the printed poems to create an interaction between the two artists similar to their live musical performances of the Aurora Teardrops poems (a sample spread is shown above). Each of the Deluxe copies also includes, as a frontis, an original watercolor painting by Jane.
"In addition to Harold's poems, Aurora Teardrops includes: A two-page introduction by David Sylvian; A full-page reproduction of Harold's manuscript score for "It's Steeper Near the Roses" (dedicated to David Sylvian), a short chamber composition included on his 2006 album Avalon Sutra; A brief introduction by Harold, and a note on his drawings included in the book; An introduction by Jane, and a detailed note on her works included in the book. "
Donated by Vamp & Tramp, Booksellers, Birmingham, AL.