{"product_id":"1957-my-michigan-by-gwen-frostic-signed-american-history-art-poetry-book","title":"1957 My Michigan by Gwen Frostic SIGNED American History, Art \u0026 Poetry Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1957 My Michigan by Gwen Frostic American History, Art \u0026amp; Poetry Book 1st Edition\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  My Michigan\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  By Gwen Frostic\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n               Published by Gwen Frostic: Michigan 1957 1st Edition\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n               \u003cstrong\u003e\n                SIGNED by Author\n               \u003c\/strong\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n               \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n               \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \"\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n               A beautifully produced mid-century American keepsake, My Michigan by Gwen Frostic captures the quiet poetry of nature through delicate line illustrations and reflective prose. Created and published by Frostic at her Presscraft Papers studio in Benzonia, Michigan, this 1957 first edition embodies her distinctive artistic vision—where native flora, wildlife, and landscape are rendered with an elegant simplicity that feels both intimate and timeless. The work is less a conventional book than an artistic meditation, celebrating the natural character and gentle spirit of Michigan.\n               \u003cdiv\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cdiv\u003e\n                Frostic's work is deeply personal and handcrafted in ethos, reflecting her philosophy of finding beauty in the small, often overlooked details of the natural world. Each page invites the reader into a contemplative space, pairing finely executed botanical and environmental motifs with quietly expressive text. Her Presscraft publications are increasingly appreciated not only for their aesthetic charm but also for their place within the broader movement of mid-century American artisanal printing and design.\n               \u003c\/div\u003e\n               \u003cbr\u003e\n               This example is particularly desirable, being a true first edition and signed by Gwen Frostic, adding a strong element of collectability and personal connection to the artist herself. With its warm presentation, artistic integrity, and enduring appeal, My Michigan remains a treasured piece for collectors of fine press books, admirers of nature-inspired art, and those drawn to the gentle elegance of mid-century American design.\"\n              \u003c\/font\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Pages clean and beautifully presented. A nice, signed copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Size 24cm x 16cm x 1cm - unpaginated\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46703350448267,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/287ff750-0498-4003-96a6-4965e123e7a0.jpg?v=1776919473","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1957-my-michigan-by-gwen-frostic-signed-american-history-art-poetry-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}