Cockatoos: A Portfolio of All Species
Edition Size and Specifications

The Cockatoo Portfolio by Nokomis Publications consists of 21 color plates and is reproduced in an edition of only 460 hand-numbered sets with accompanying text by Joseph M. Forshaw. Each painting is reproduced to its' original size of 29.5" x 22.4". The Portfolio is presented in a hand-crafted folio box.

Paper

The paper they have chosen to use is the same as that used for the Turacos Portfolio, but it is of a lighter color. As many of the cockatoos are white, the paper color was carefully chosen to color-match the artist's original watercolor paper. The paper is uncoated, archival quality, acid-free, alum- and rosin-free, and elemental chlorine-free, with permanence in excess of 300 years. It has a pH factor above 7.5 with excellent opacity and print qualities and is ideal for high quality art reproduction.

Printing

Cooper's watercolors of cockatoos have been printed to the highest standards of technology and craftsmanship available today. The craftsmanship and expertise developed during many months of trials carried out by Show-Ads Omega and PMP Print for the superb reproduction of Turacos is clearly evident in the final result of Cockatoos. Turacos was awarded a Gold Medal for Limited Editions and Art Reproductions at the Fifteenth Australian Print Awards. Even with the experience of printing Turacos, the Cockatoos in its own way, has been a challenge requiring the experience and knowledge of a dedicated team, taking many months of blending traditional skills with the latest digital technology in graphic prepress to achieve this outstanding final result.

Each plate has been printed in six colors and many have fluorescent highlight inks to enhance and capture the vibrancy of the original watercolors. The decision to use fluorescent inks made the printing process technically more difficult as the two inks do not mix easily on paper and care was needed not to 'drown' the original inks.

The publishers, have checked all color proofs at each stage and have been present for the final printing of each plate. Last minute color adjustments have been made on the printing press to ensure that each reproduction is faithful to the original work of art.

The Portfolio Case

The portfolio case has been completely redesigned from the one used for the Turacos. It is now a 'half clam shell' solander style box which opens completely flat and is more user-friendly, whilst still maintaining the overall look and elegance of Turacos.

The box is covered in dark oxford green cloth with a pin grain Morocco finish. The front is gold blocked and the box is lined with a burgundy fine paper stock. All materials used are of archival quality with a color scheme that complements the rich hues captured in Bill Cooper's paintings. The boxes have been handcrafted by third-generation bookbinders Abbercrombie Hatch and Sons of Australia.

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