Artist Books

In the past, the book was used solely as a container for the written word. In the past 30 years, however, the book has emerged as a popular format for visual expression. Students will begin this class by learning to make historical book forms from various cultures (coptic, codex, accordion, and Japanese-bound) so that they will be able to see the book with which we are familiar in a new and wider context. From here, students will apply newly learned techniques to the production of nontraditional artist books. The class will also cover all aspects of letterpress printing, including setting type, using the press, and making and printing with polymer plates. Whether text, images, or the combination of the two are employed, emphasis will be placed on the creation of books as visual objects.