AA Volume 4, part of a series of artist books exploring the mythology of photographer Ansel Adams, was inspired by a recording of Adams typing an unknown letter.

The volume is gathered into a hardcover portfolio, with a tipped on photograph of a letter composed by Adams that reads, “There is a time in the affairs of men, that taken at the flood leads on to fortune. / Abcdefghijklmnop / I love this typewriter.”

A booklet containing an essay by GodfreLeung is adhered to the inner case. When open, it mirrors the size of a record sleeve housed in a diecut pocket, giving equal physical weight to the publication’s text and audio components.

The opaque white LP is housed in a diecut pocket and features sound compositions by LenkaClayton, ChrisDuncan, BarbaraHeld, MichaelMasuraFlora, JonathanKaiser, TiffanyNg, SteveRoden, GregPond, and CésarLeal.

Also enclosed within the pocket is a transcription of Adams typing by Tim Hinck and a print by Lenka Clayton. A complete table of contents is foilstamped on the back cover of the portfolio.

This deluxe box set includes a limited first pressing of Ansel Adams Volume 4 Book Vinyl Case Music Letter AA4, featuring various artists in genres such as ambient, new age, and sound effects & nature. The vinyl records are in excellent condition (EX) and come in a red color with original cover art. The set also includes an original inner sleeve and a live recording.

The paper sleeve case type contains a total of 12" records and has been graded as very good plus (VG+). The Clear as Day record label released this edition in 2019 and it is a must-have for any vinyl collector. The item also comes with unique features such as mixed tracks and colored vinyl.