Women have been pioneers in the field of book arts, crafting intimate and insightful works that blend word, image, and media together in exciting and unique ways. Whether produced as one-offs or manufactured in serial form, these volumes share a wonderful craft aspect that has broad appeal to fellow artists, collectors, and ordinary readers alike. Often highly conceptual in form, they stretch the boundaries of what constitutes a 'book.' This illustrated volume presents over 100 artists books held in the permanent collection ...
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Women have been pioneers in the field of book arts, crafting intimate and insightful works that blend word, image, and media together in exciting and unique ways. Whether produced as one-offs or manufactured in serial form, these volumes share a wonderful craft aspect that has broad appeal to fellow artists, collectors, and ordinary readers alike. Often highly conceptual in form, they stretch the boundaries of what constitutes a 'book.' This illustrated volume presents over 100 artists books held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. The publication of this trade book corresponds with the institution s twentieth anniversary celebration. With an engaging introduction by acclaimed fiction-writer Audrey Niffenegger and essays by curator Krystyna Wasserman and renown book arts scholar Johanna Drucker, the text compliments the highly engaging profiles of each work, which will be illustrated in multiple views. Artist biographies, and a comprehensive bibliography round out the offerings.
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Very Good. Size: 8x0x11; Hardcover. Very Good condition. Previous owner name inside front cover and on fly leaf. No other markings or writings inside. Cleat text and images. Minor shelf-wear. Text on top third of cover is faded on front, spine, and back. Foxing on edges. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. Book 208 pages color illustrations throughout. A bump to the lower, right-hand corner. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., from October 2006 to January 2007. Index of Artists and Works.
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Very Good + Artists' Books from the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Large 8vo. 192 pp. Bound in half red cloth and illustrated boards, stamped in gilt on covers and spine. No dust jacket, as issued. Profusely illustrated. Very Good+, internally bright and clean, gilt on front cover is scuffed and rubbed, tight, clean copy.
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New. 1568986092. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--192 pp. With 168 ills. (160 col. ). 29 x 23 cm. --with a bonus offer--
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
