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Creating artists' books / Sarah Bodman.

Title
Creating artists' books / Sarah Bodman.
Author
Bodman, Sarah.
Publication
New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, c2005.

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Description
128 p. : ill. (some col.); 24 cm.
Summary
"Many famous artists have made artists' books, from Hockney and Warhol to more contemporary artists such as Susan Hiller, Gilbert and George and Brad Freeman. Over the past ten years the popularity of artists' books has grown rapidly with many exhibitions devoted to them." "This book provides a practical guide for visual artists who are interested in creating their own work in the artist's book format. After a brief look at the history of the book as an artwork in its own right, Sarah Bodman examines various methods and practical issues involved in making an artist's book, illustrating each area with examples of work from a number of artists." "This book provides an intriguing reference for any artist considering making artists' books or anyone wanting to discover more about this fascinating and growing art form. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Series Statement
Printmaking handbooks
Uniform Title
Printmaking handbooks.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • artists' books (books)
  • Artists' books
  • Livres d'artistes.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-124) and index.
  • Includes Web resources.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Form follows function: inspiration and communication through shape and materials -- 2. Using text -- 3. Collaboration between artists and writers -- 4. Printmaking processes for creating artists' books -- 5. Digital output and computer-based books -- 6. Making books with limited materials and equipment -- 7. Unique books, altered books and archives -- 8. Larger editions, offset litho and ISBNs -- 9. Using the book to document place and journey -- 10. Multiples and 'zines -- 11. Selecting paper and binding books -- 12. Display, marketing and exhibiting -- Bookshops and galleries in the UK -- International bookshops and galleries -- Artist's book centres -- Book arts collections and archives -- Organisations -- Artist's book fairs and events -- Book arts websites -- Reference and contemporary book arts exhibition catalogues -- Journals featuring artists' books -- Further reading on the book arts -- Terms used.
ISBN
0823010120
LCCN
^^2005924170
OCLC
  • 61324203
  • SCSB-10439164
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library