Verso/Recto
The front and back of a single sheet of paper can be referred to as the ‘recto’ (front) and ‘verso’ (back).
"Recto is the term for the 'right' or 'front' side of a printed page, while verso is used for the 'left' or 'back' side. In double-sided printing, each leaf contains two pages – front and back. In modern book production, paper sheets are folded in half, creating two leaves and four pages per sheet.
For instance, in a 16-page book, the first leaf holds pages 1 (recto) and 2 (verso), and the second leaf contains pages 15 (recto) and 16 (verso). Pages 1 and 16, therefore, share the same side of a physical sheet, combining recto and verso sides of different leaves.
To use this binding method, the total number of pages in a book must be divisible by four, and the number of leaves must be divisible by two. Unused pages are often left unnumbered and uncounted. This folded sheet is known as a folio, a term also applied to books or pamphlets created using this technique.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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