Circumference by S. Billie Mandle

Circumference by S. Billie Mandle is meditation on the light and atmosphere that imbues the corner of Emily Dickinson's bedroom where she wrote her poems. This book contemplates the spirit that lingers in a single place.

Delicate pink vellum encases the sewn softcover book, reminiscent in shape and size of a poetry chapbook. A poem by Emily Dickinson accompanies the imagery.

“Over the course of one year, I photographed Emily Dickinson’s bedroom, focusing on the corner near her desk, where she wrote all of her poetry. I looked at the light as it changed throughout the day and across the seasons. By photographing this potent corner, I am not trying to replicate what Dickinson might have seen, but rather looking at a space that invited deep concentration. This small corner led to expansive poetry.” -S. Billie Mandle

All books include a signed, editioned 4”x5” inkjet print in vellum envelope.

Signed edition of 150
6”x8”
25 images
Sewn with custom vellum wrapper
Spring 2024
Designed by Emily Sheffer
Published by Dust Collective