Isbn: 9780807616062 - Book Art of Richard Minsky: My Life in Book Art (30 results)

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Hardback. Condition: New. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process.Also available:The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 ISBN: 9780807616024.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process.Also available:The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 ISBN: 9780807616024.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process. AUTHOR: Richard Minsky's work is collected by major museums and libraries. He is the founder of the Center for Book Arts (1974), which has mounted over two hundred exhibitions during the past thirty-five years. He currently teaches experimental bookmaking at Purchase College in New York. SELLING POINTS: .A fascinating record of bookworks as an art form .For the passionate bookbinding enthusiast as well as anyone curious to understand more about the art of making a book 100 colour illustrations A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. limited/numbered edition edition. 148 pages. 10.70x8.40x0.70 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist. Num Pages: 134 pages, 100 Colour. BIC Classification: AGB; AKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 796. . 2011. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. . . . . …

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2011, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The book art of Richard Minsky explores his journey and contributions to the field of book art, detailing his experiences as an artist, craftsman, and advocate. Minsky, who founded the Center for Book Arts in 1974, reflects on his unique approach to blending traditional crafts with contemporary artistic practice. The book highlights pivotal moments in his career, including his provocative reinterpretation of The Crisis of Democracy. By binding this text with leather, adorned with barbed wire, Minsky critically engages with its themes, transforming it into a multidimensional art piece that stimulates questions about freedom, governance, and the role of art in societal discourse.Minsky's narrative is underscored by a sense of community and collaboration, emphasising the importance of sharing knowledge among artists and craftsmen. He showcases his various pursuits, including music composition, scholarly book collecting, and his dedication to promoting early book artists whose legacies may have been overlooked. Minsky's work transcends conventional definitions, encouraging readers to consider book art as a confluence of various disciplines, where imagery, text, and material all contribute to a cohesive artistic vision. The book offers insights into the philosophical underpinnings of book art, particularly in response to cultural shifts driven by digital media. Minsky?s emphasis on the plural in book arts reflects a commitment to broadening the scope of artistic practice beyond mere illustration. This rich exploration of his career not only illuminates the evolution of book art but also serves as a testament to Minsky?s passion for fostering a vibrant artistic community. (LL).…

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Condition: New. A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist. Num Pages: 134 pages, 100 Colour. BIC Classification: AGB; AKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 796. . 2011. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

2011, 134pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. In very good condition.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 134 pp., bound in pictorial boards. Fine copy, profusely illustrated in colour. 27 x 21 cm.

HARDCOVER. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st printing. 4to in elaborately colour printed and gilt embossed boards, 134pp on thick art paper, illustrated in colour throughout . [CONDITION: A well preserved AS NEW unmarked and unread copy ] . . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process. AUTHOR: Richard Minsky's work is collected by major museums and libraries. He is the founder of the Center for Book Arts (1974), which has mounted over two hundred exhibitions during the past thirty-five years. He currently teaches experimental bookmaking at Purchase College in New York. SELLING POINTS: .A fascinating record of bookworks as an art form .For the passionate bookbinding enthusiast as well as anyone curious to understand more about the art of making a book 100 colour illustrations A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist.KlappentextrnrnExtraordinary sculptural bookworks and visual literature by a pioneering contemporary artist who changed the way people think about book.

Hardback. Condition: New. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process.Also available:The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 ISBN: 9780807616024.…

Hardback. Condition: New. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process.Also available:The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 ISBN: 9780807616024.…

Cloth. Condition: As New. A gorgeous Limited Slipcase edition in As New condition with signed and numbered bookplate to rear pastedown in like dust-jacket. Housed in As New cloth slipcase. SIGNED by author Richard Minsky directly on the half title page. Includes the Limited edition Print of Essential Liberty; Selecting the most influential pieces that changed the way artists make books, and some of the least known masterworks from private collections, this volume presents the first comprehensive examination of a half century of Minsky's works . A wonderful work showing the bindings of master binder Minsky; Color Photographs; 4to; [6] 7-134 pages; FSA; Signed by Author Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible: Good. No Jacket. Personalized inscription (to Jacquie) dated & signed by author on half-title page. Gently read hardback. No jacket, as issued. No slipcase. Light wear. Text is clean, unmarked. (Shelf: N2) Books are carefully sealed in waterproof poly and boxed to prevent damage during transit. Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: like new. New York: George Braziller, Inc. SIGNED. In new and unread condition. Signed and dated on the half-title page. Book.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase. Limited Edition. Fine Hardcover in custom slipcase, limited edition, signed by artist on half title and also signed and numbered bookplate #18/100 Founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Extraordinary sculptural bookworks and visual literature by a pioneering contemporary artist who changed the way people think about books.Richard Minsky is known for his conceptual approach to the book as an art object. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theater performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This is an artist's book, designed by Minsky with an autobiographical introduction and descriptive texts about each work. Not only a gorgeous picture book with over 100 full-color photographs, this volume informs the artworks with the evolution of the artist from a 13-year-old printer in 1960 to a leader of the Book Art Movement. It showcases Minsky's unique works in private and institutional collections as well as his editioned multiples. 100+ full-color photographs.…