Art made from books : altered, sculpted, carved, transformed / Compiled by Laura Heyenga ; Preface by Brian Dettmer ; Introduction by Alyson Kuhn.
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TextPublication details: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2013]Description: 176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: - 9781452117102 (hardback)
- 1452117101 (hardback)
- 745.54 HEY
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | LSAD Library Artists Books | 745.54 HEY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002100469759 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today's most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell's whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmer and an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection. Presented in an unusual, tactile package with an exposed spine, this is an essential addition to the libraries of book lovers and art aficionados.
Preface / by Brian Dettmer -- Introduction by Alyson Kuhn -- Artists. James Allen, Thomas Allen, Noriko Ambe, Anonymous, Cara Barer, Doug Beube, Su Blackwell, Jennifer Collier, Brian Dettmer, Arián Dylan, Yvette Hawkins, Nicholas Jones, Jennifer Khoshbin, Lisa Kokin, Guy Laramée, Pablo Lehmann, Jeremy May, Pamela Paulsrud, Susan Porteous, Alex Queral, Jacqueline Rush Lee, Georgia Russell, Mike Stilkey, Kylie Stillman, Julia Strand, Robert The, Vita Wells -- Artist bios -- Image credits.
James Allen, Thomas Allen, Noriko Ambe, Anonymous, Cara Barer, Doug Beube, Su Blackwell, Jennifer Collier, Brian Dettmer, Arián Dylan, Yvette Hawkins, Nicholas Jones, Jennifer Khoshbin, Lisa Kokin, Guy Laramée, Pablo Lehmann, Jeremy May, Pamela Paulsrud, Susan Porteous, Alex Queral, Jacqueline Rush Lee, Georgia Russell, Mike Stilkey, Kylie Stillman, Julia Strand, Robert The, Vita Wells-- Provided by publisher.
The definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today\'s most showstopping practitioners -- from Su Blackwell\'s whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed
- Complied
- Preface (p. 6)
- Introduction (p. 8)
- Artists
- James Allen (p. 24)
- Thomas Allen (p. 30)
- Noriko Ambe (p. 36)
- Anonymous (p. 42)
- Cara Barer (p. 48)
- Doug Beube (p. 54)
- Su Blackwell (p. 60)
- Jennifer Collier (p. 66)
- Brian Dettmer (p. 70)
- Arián Dylan (p. 76)
- Yvette Hawkins (p. 80)
- Nicholas Jones (p. 86)
- Jennifer Khoshbin (p. 92)
- Lisa Kokin (p. 98)
- Guy Laramée (p. 104)
- Pablo Lehmann (p. 110)
- Jeremy May (p. 116)
- Pamela Paulsrud (p. 122)
- Susan Porteous (p. 126)
- Alex Queral (p. 130)
- Jacqueline Rush Lee (p. 134)
- Georgia Russell (p. 140)
- Mike Stilkey (p. 144)
- Kylie Stillman (p. 150)
- Julia Strand (p. 154)
- Robert The (p. 160)
- Vita Wells (p. 166)
- Artist Bios (p. 170)
- Image Credits (p. 176)
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Alyson Kuhn writes frequently about paper in general and correspondence in particular. She lives in Northern California.Brian Dettmer's artwork has been featured in the New York Times , Wired , and the Guardian , among other prestigious publications. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Laura Heyenga is the editor of Paper Cutting: Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft . She lives in Berkeley, California.