Internet Resources for Artists' Books
- Useful Starters
- Databases for the South Australian School of Art
- Artist Books Suppliers
- Libraries
- Listserv
- Online Galleries
- Online Tutorials
- Professional Organisations
For general information see the guides :
Useful Starters
- Alternative Arts Publishing: Artists Books 1960-1980 is an article that outlines the history of artists books between 1960 and 1980. Written by Stephen Perkins
- Artists' Books Information Resource is dedicated to a more complete understanding of the term artists' books and providing access to information and resources on the topic. This site is organised by Jae Jennifer Rossman
- Book Arts Web this site features links to a large selection of book arts related sites, including galleries with images. Peter Verheyen (US)
- Book Information Website is an excellent site dedicated to all aspects of books, book arts, book history and letters press printing. Netherlands
- The BookWeb has extensive links to both non commercial and commercial sites related to book arts and artists' books. Maintained by the University of Alabama, School of Library and Information Studies (US)
- Century of Artists' Books gives access to the first chapter of Johanna Drucker's "The Artists' Book As Idea and Forum." (US)
- Electronic Artists' Books is an interactive site that describes the possibilities of using electronic media for making artists' books. By Al Wasco, Cleveland, Ohio (US)
- New Literature Of Artist Books this site is dedicated to the memory of Dieter Roth and looks at books that have been foremost in promoting the medium of the art book. By Judith Hoffberg (US)
- Print Australia is an online community for printmakers, book artists and papermakers. International in scope, it comprises a research library , a mailing list/forum, a weblog of activities and an online gallery of member's work. Print Australia seeks to provide a forum for printmakers interested in contemporary print practices. A Studio Dalwood Project, Australia
- Women's Studio Workshop is a visual arts organisation with specialised studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography and book arts. New York, (US)
Artists' Books Suppliers
- Artist Book Dealers this site provides names and addresses of artist book dealers in North America and Europe. Maintained by Colophon
- Book Works commissions and publishes artists' books and text-based projects by contemporary artists. It also co-ordinates exhibitions, installations, and time-based and performance works. London (UK)
- Calligraphy, Lettering Art and Artists Books this site contains links to galleries of Australian artist books as well as links relating to calligraphy and an international mail art gallery. Curated by Cecilia Sharpley, Victoria, Australia
- Granary Books is a publisher of artists' books, poetry and related documentation. New York (US)
- Artists' Books Johan Deumens is a supplier of more then one thousand artists' books and limited editions by artists. Netherlands
- United Artists Books founded in 1967, it is one of the oldest independent publishing companies in the United States
- Weproductions this site focuses on a generation of artists' books characterized by unlimited editions, paperback format and offset printing. Scotland
Libraries
- Artists' Books this collection began two decades ago and now contains over 500 examples of artists' books used in the curriculum of the College of Fine Arts. It is the largest collection of its kind in Pittsburgh, most works dating from 1980 to the present, with some prime examples from the 1960s and 1970s. Carnegie Mellon Libraries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia (US)
- Artists' Books (National Library Australia) this site contains examples of women's artists' books held in the National Library of Australia. Canberra, Australia
- Arts Of The Book Collection an excellent site that provides links to academic departments, centres and programs, typography, artists' books and book artists, associations and organisations and online list services. Yale University Library, New Haven, Connecticut (US)
- Book Art in the National Art Library this site provides a very useful overview of the subject with over 5,000 items with descriptions and images of some of the National Art Library. London, UK
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design Library consists of recent books by artists that combine visual and textual matter in an innovative way. London, UK
Listservs
- Book_Arts-L is a discussion group about the book arts, located on the Book Arts website
Online Galleries
- Colophon Gallery this site has links to events, galleries, publishers, artists book suppliers, a forum for discussion and a search facility
Online Tutorials
Various online tutorials give instructions in various aspects of book arts
- The 4-Needle Book by Green Heron Book Arts
- Bookbinding, a tutorial by Douglas W. Jones
- How to make your own Lying Press by Dr. Brian A. Roberts
- How to make your own Nipping Press by Dr. Brian A. Roberts
- Woodcuts: a beginner's guide by Jean Eger
Professional Organisations
- Resource List for Book Arts (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild) founded in 1983 in Toronto this organisation is made up of bookbinders, calligraphers, paper makers, letter press printers, paper marblers and book artists. It gives links to papermaking, calligraphy, artists books, typography, paper decorating and more
- Artists' Fellowships an organisation that provides grants and services to individual artists, arts organisations and community groups throughout the United States. New York Foundation For The Arts (US)
- Calligraphy Society of Victoria this society publishes a journal entitled Postscript which promotes both traditional and evolving forms of calligraphy. Victoria, Australia
- Center for Book Arts founded in 1974 this site is dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of bookmaking as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the books as an art object. US
- San Francisco Center for the Book provides a public space and supportive environment for anyone interested in exploring the arts of the book and the visible word. (US)
- Victorian Bookbinders Guild its mission statement is to maintain and foster the art, craft and practice of bookbinding, both contemporary and historical. Victoria, Australia
- For further information please contact the Ask Desk at any campus of the University of South Australia .
- If you find any links have changed or you have some additions or feedback please contact LBY-EASS-DivLibrarians@unisa.edu.au .
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