Rilke: Das Leben und dazu eine Katze...

Joachim Ringelnatz (1883 - 1924) did not led an easy life: in school laughed at because of his silly looks he later made his way as a sailor and had more than 30 jobs. For some time even homeless his performance in the Munich pub Simplicimus was the turning point of his life. As a cabaret artist, writer and painter he found the tribute he was looking for and a little income however only until the Nazis forbade him. His work of poetry offers an unaffected everyday language „no versified journalism but something very old-fashioned: poetry." (Theodor Heuß). Joachim Ringelnatz: Gedichte. Hard cover in a slipcase, 384 pages, 38 x 53 mm, Miniaturbuchverlag Leipzig 2008. German edition.

The valuable features of the box and the cabra cover colourfully embossed gives this exclusive collection of Busch's poetry a worthy framework. Wilhelm Busch: Gedichte. Hard cover in a slipcase, 384 pages, 38 x 53 mm, Miniaturbuchverlag Leipzig 2008. German edition.

Christian Morgenstern (1871 - 1914) came from an creative family. His father and grandfather were reputable landscape painters but he was to become a lawyer at his own father's desire. Fortunately he choose to become a writer and is well-known today especially for his comical poetry despite his numerous other works. His poems unfold a kind but subtle humour which is emphasised by his language. The little book in our new lyrical series worships this jongleur and magician of the German language with good reason. Christian Morgenstern: Gedichte. Hard cover in a slipcase, 384 pages, 38 x 53 mm, Miniaturbuchverlag Leipzig 2008. German edition.

Accordion-fold book from the Fliegenkopf manual typesetting workshop »Whether a black cat brings bad luck depends on whether you are a human or a mouse« Marc O'Rell: Ob eine schwarze Katze... Miniature accordion-fold book, hand set, letterpress print; format: 2 x 2 cm; wrapped in a film band and packed in a transparent box. Typesetting workshop Fliegenkopf 2016. (Miniature accordion-fold book, volume 22). One of 300 copies. German edition. Comes with a tiny wooden black cat.

Accordion-fold book from the Fliegenkopf manual typesetting workshop Did you know.. that elephants... can hover over skyscrapers can be hatched from an egg can ride on midges can jump through the eye of a needle can fly on the trapeze can bathe in champagne can dive in a tea egg can sleep in a tiny mocca cup can secretly change into a tram at night can kiss while balancing, one-legged, on an egg? Now you know it's up to you to see! Wilfried Bohne: The Elephant's Secret. Miniature accordion-fold book in English, hand set, letterpress print; format: 4,5 x 4,5 cm, packed in a transparent box, with an elepfant cover. Typesetting workshop Fliegenkopf 2001. One of 400 numbered and signed copies.

Accordion-fold book from the Fliegenkopf manual typesetting workshop Rudern zwei ein boot, der eine kundig der sterne, der andre kundig der stürme, wird der eine führn durch die sterne, wird der andre führn durch die stürme, und am ende ganz am ende wird das meer in der erinnerung blau sein Reiner Kunze: Rudern zwei. Miniature accordion-fold book, hand set, letterpress print; format: 2 x 2 cm; wrapped in a film band and packed in a transparent box. Typesetting workshop Fliegenkopf. (Miniature accordion-fold book, volume 20). One of 400 copies. German edition.Comes with a tiny rowboat.

Accordion-fold book from the Fliegenkopf manual typesetting workshop When I carefully consider the curious habits of dogs I am compelled to conclude that man is the superior animal. When I consider the curious habits of man I confess, my friend, I am puzzled. Ezra Pound: Meditatio. Miniature accordion-fold book in English, hand set, letterpress print; format: 2 x 2 cm; wrapped in a film band and packed in a transparent box. Fliegenkopf 2004 (Miniature accordion-fold book, volume 15). Comes with a tiny wooden dog.