Hi Zea,
I'm replying quickly, just responding without too much rumination-
Exploring artists' books through defining different sorts of book-types is a very strong trope in any discussion around the subject. It's the de facto conversation you find…
Traditional and emerging formats of artists’ books: Where do we go from here?
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Dear Charles and Natalie,
A quick response for now-
I think we broadly agree about the importance of intention as we create books. There's a whole realm of description waiting to be opened up about what this actually is. The reason for my quick re…
Hi Robert-
I'd query whether we were talking about the codex, really. Tom Sowden's heading for this discussion is about artists' publishing- which encompasses the lot: from codex to kindle. And as we all know any discussion of artists' books that t…
Remember that video that did the rounds a while ago where the monk has to call up IT services to help him understand how to use this strange new thingumebob called a book?
I wonder if, as the manufacturers of digital reading devices get better and…
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The bestiary is fun - in my usual dark way (the images are from Berlin). I sent the mock-up off for a residency in New Orleans (I wish it was now - I can't stand this winter we're having!). I'm going next week to Boston for the traveling Art of the Book exhibition at McMullen Museum, Boston College (it's a black tie affair). Off to LA next month and then Chicago for SGC. You've got any U.S. plans or will that be post-thesis?
Hi Andrew, I did a mock-up for a pop-up bestiary, am working on a rubber stamp book commissioned by the Jaffe, and a painting that may be for my show in London if the gallery is still open by then! Also working on opening a space here and a few curatorial exhibition ideas.
And how's the thesis going?