Liz Zanis makes tiny amazing books. Grandma Clock is especially amazing. It’s a tiny reproduction out of screen-printed balsa wood of her grandmother’s clock that holds a tiny book inside the base. The book is so small and delicate made also of silkscreened balsa. Through little illustrations and teeny tiny text, as small as possibly readable, a family anecdote is told. I am so in awe of Liz and her abilities. The story is personal and makes you smile, the clock is genuinely beautiful and the attention to detail is exquisite. I can’t believe she printed wood grain or the wallpaper patterns. There’s even a fun surprise when you look at the back of the clock, a tiny grandma dress and pair of shoes are printed inside. If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about some of Liz’s work you can email her at liz.zanis[at]gmail.com. Also you can see more of her book projects here or here.

© Julia Rothman 2007