Niffenegger's visually stunning narrative affirms her genius as a storyteller. These rich pages present the tale of three very different sisters: one who is beautiful, one who is smart, and one who is talented. A melodrama of sibling rivalry unfurls as one sister is driven mad with jealousy due to the passionate love affair of another. Escalating to a dizzying climax, the romance of the two lovers ends in sabotage, shame, and despair. Haunting illustrations and lyrical prose depict a timeless tale of love, revenge, and ultimately, transcendence.
The Three Incestuous Sisters Gallery
Frontispiece.
Artist’s book consisting of eighty aquatints, watercolor on Japanese sakamoto paper, and letterpress printed text. Calf leather book binding, intaglio printed and colored with analine dyes
12 7/8 x 16 x 2 1/4 in.
Edition of 10
Collection of the Artist
From The Three Incestuous Sisters. Hand-colored aquatint on Sakamoto paper
9 x 12 in.
Edition of 16 + AP III
Collection of the Artist
Bad luck: Clothilde.
Artist’s book consisting of eighty aquatints, watercolor on Japanese sakamoto paper, and letterpress printed text. Calf leather book binding, intaglio printed and colored with analine dyes
12 7/8 x 16 x 2 1/4 in.
Edition of 10
Collection of the Artist
From The Three Incestuous Sisters. Hand-colored aquatint on Sakamoto paper
9 x 12 in.
Edition of 16 + AP III
Collection of the Artist
A few days later; Clothilde practices levitation at breakfast.
Artist’s book consisting of eighty aquatints, watercolor on Japanese sakamoto paper, and letterpress printed text. Calf leather book binding, intaglio printed and colored with analine dyes
12 7/8 x 16 x 2 1/4 in.
Edition of 10
Collection of the Artist
From The Three Incestuous Sisters. Hand-colored aquatint on Sakamoto paper
9 x 12 in.
Edition of 16 + AP III
Collection of the Artist