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 a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. Our standard glazing offer is a minimum 90% UV acrylic plexiglass, or you can upgrade to an anti reflective Optium museum plexiglass.
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.
Every artwork is signed or stamped, and individually numbered. You will also receive a stamped and numbered certificate of authenticity.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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