Bibliography
Studying Artists' Books
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A Century of Artists Books by Riva Castleman Published to accompany the 1994 exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, this book provides an extensive survey of modern illustrated books. Work by artists from Pierre Bonnard to Barbara Kruger and writers from Guillaume Apollinarie to Susan Sontag. Call Number: N7433.3 .C38 1994 |
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The Century of Artists Books by Johanna Drucker This work has become the definitive text on artists' books book. Call Number: N7433.3 .D78 2004
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Artists and Their Books, Books and Their Artists by Marcia Reed; Glenn Phillips Artists' books occupy a creative space between the familiar four-cornered object and challenging works of art that effectively question every preconception of what a book can be. This book includes over one hundred notable examples from the Getty Research Institute's Special Collections. Call Number: N7433.3 .G48 2018 |
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Book Arts by Julie Hale; Lark Books Staff Offers field-defining work from 43 master book artists. The selections demonstrate conceptual, aesthetic, and technical excellence, as well as incredible beauty. Brief comments from the artists about their work, careers, and philosophies accompany the images. Call Number: N7433.3 .M39 2011 |
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Cover to Cover by Sol LeWitt; Hamish Fulton; Francesco Clemente; Anselm Kiefer; Richard Long Looks at the history of books within the context of art history. Concentrating on artist's books created during the conceptual art period, this volume describes the motives of publishers, collectors, and buyers, pinpointing how artist's books and catalogs are distinct from one another, and why one references the other. Call Number: N7433.3 .P47 2002 |
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Stewart's interdisciplinary approach traces the lineage of these artifacts from the 1919 Unhappy Readymade of Marcel Duchamp down to the current paper-based media in the digital era. Bookwork surveys and illustrates a variety of appropriated and fabricated books. Call Number: N7433.3 .S74 2011 |
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The Book As Art by Krystyna Wasserman; Audrey Niffenegger (Text by); Johanna Drucker (Text by) Presents over 100 women's artist books held by the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washinton, D.C. Artists range from Meret Oppenheim and Kara Walker to book artists like Claire Van Vliet and Julie Chen. Entries include colorful illustrations and reflections by their makers, along with scholarly essays. Call Number: N7433.35.U6 W37 2007 |
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Language of Paper by Therese Weber Paper technology originated in China over two millennia ago. This title presents the origins and dissemination of paper production in various parts of the world. It discusses specific uses for paper, from paper money to architectural applications. Call Number: TS1090 .W4313 2008 |
Creating Artists' Books
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The Pocket Paper Engineer (3 volumes) by Carol Barton These are interactive handbooks about creating movable books and paper constructions. The projects include examples, formulas, and the essential instruction using paper, scissors, and glue. Pop-ups are grouped by type--box or triangle--and as the chapters progress, the techniques are combined and layered for more dramatic effects. Call Number: HR TT870 .B2425 2005 |
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The Papermaker's Companion by Helen Hiebert With step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process -- from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. Includes tips on building your own papermaking equipment and ideas for transforming junk mail into notecards. Call Number: TS1124.5 .H53 2000 |
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Letterpress Now by Jessica C. White A how-to reference on letterpress. Explains how to use a variety of presses and range of techniques, along with step-by-step photos. Call Number: Z252.5.L48 W48 2013 |
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Essential Guide to Handmade Books by Gabrielle Fox Guide to making books by hand. Hundreds of photos and detailed instructions make the eleven step-by-step projects easy to understand. Call Number: Z271 .F78 2000 |
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Making Handmade Books by Alisa J. Golden Offers 100 ideas for making books for all levels of experience, including beginners. Project range from rolled scrolls to Jacob's ladders and folded flexagons to case bindings. Includes photographs of the author's work along with statements by more than 40 established book artists. Call Number: Z271 .G625 2010 |
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Cover to Cover by Shereen LaPlantz More than 170 photos and hundreds of illustrations to guide readers through the basics of a variety of styles. Call Number: Z271 .L44 2000 |
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Making Mini Books by Kathleen McCafferty Collection includes leather-clad journals, block print notepads, accordion-fold mini-zines, and others that feature interior pockets, unique closures, colorful stitching, and eye-catching bindings. An illustrated stitch guide provides the essential information for a variety of bindings. Call Number: Z271 .M453 2011 |
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From zines to luxurious leather journals and sketchbooks, How to Make Books walks you through the basics of bookmaking. Using illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith shares her t techniques in an easy-to-understand way. Call Number: Z271 .S63 2007 |