The Century of Artists' Books
  • reference book
  • illustrated wrappers
  • offset-printed
  • sewn bound
  • black-and-white
  • 22.9 x 15.2 cm.
  • 377 pp.
  • edition size unknown
  • unsigned and unnumbered
  • ISBN 18871230204

The Century of Artists' Books

[Softcover First Edition]

Johanna Drucker

The Century of Artists' Books

description

Critical study of the development of artists' books. Black-and-white photographs throughout. "A folded fan, a set of blocks, words embedded in lucite: artists' books are a singular form of imaginative expression. With the insight of the artist and the discernment of the art historian, Drucker (The Alphabet Labyrinth) details over 200 of these works, relating them to the variety of art movements of the last century and tracing their development in form and concept. This work, one of the first full-length studies available of artists' books, provides both a critical analysis of the structures themselves and a basis for further reflection on the philosophical and conceptual roles they play. From codex to document, from performance to self-image, the world of artists' books is made available to student and teacher, collector and connoisseur. A useful work for all art collections, both public and academic." -- Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum of Art Library in New York.

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Condition:  Very Good / Fine. Light rippling of right side edge of recto with additional light edge-wear. Light dust soiling of text block. Contents are clean and unmarked. Due to large size and weight of this publication additional shipping charges will be required for international orders.
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