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Informative and well-illustrated survey of this key artist's book publisher. 159 pages, illustrations (some colour) ; 22 cm.
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Since 1984, Book Works has aimed to make and question contexts for books in a variety of ways; "Book Works: A Partial History and Sourcebook" is a record of all its activities up to 1996. It is also an introduction to artists' books and their points of contact with the larger cultures of contemporary visual arts and of the written word. The book includes illuminating essays from a variety of perspectives - practical, theoretical and irreverent. Many of Book Works' projects and publications are illustrated and described with detailed critical commentary. In addition, the book contains valuable information about self-publishing and details of libraries that hold collections of artists' books.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Informative and well-illustrated survey of this key artist's book publisher. 159 pages, illustrations (some colour) ; 22 cm. Minimal shelf wear to white wrapper, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Seller Inventory # 004210
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Couverture souple. Condition: Bon. Many illus. throughout. 159 pp. 4to, orig. printed semi-stiff wrappers, perfect-bound. London: Book Works, 1996. A wonderfully illustrated account of Book Works, the publisher of artists books founded by Rolo and Rob Hadrill in 1984. It features two essays, by Pavel Büchler and Ann Gallagher. In fine condition. Printed in an edition of 2000 copies. A. Desjardin, The Book on Books on Artists Books (2nd ed.: 2013) 296. Seller Inventory # ABE-1666364102225
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BOOK WORKS. A partial history and sourcebook.
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2,000 copies. 8vo, (210x153mm), 159p. colour & monochrome illustrations. A fine copy in original flapped paperback. A collection of essays, viewed from different standpoints - practical, theoretical, autobiographical and irreverent - and a detailed commentary on the Book Works' productions from its inception in 1984. Seller Inventory # 22794