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Category Archives: Books
Path to Knowledge
“With the discarded books that I have acquired, I am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and photographs…My photographs are a lament for the passing of eras when books were considered much more valuable and a path to … Continue reading
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The Year in Reading
As 2010 closes, I thought I’d look back on my year in reading. My best approximation is that I read about 156 books this year. These days most are fiction. So here’s a sampling of the good, the bad and the … Continue reading
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The Last Man in Europe
Some of our most important classic novels were nearly released with very different titles. Would they have been as successful with the original choices? George Orwell’s editor at Secker Warburg didn’t think that the title The Last Man in Europe … Continue reading
As requested, More Book Art
Artist and advertising art director Su Blackwell’s stunning book art is based on her intricate scenes crafted by carefully cutting and folding book pages. Blackwell brilliantly reinvents the text to bring an entirely new dimension to storytelling.
Have You Ever Wondered…
Have you ever wondered what art museum guards are thinking about all day ? Well, now you can find out. There’s a new art and literature magazine being published by professional museum guards. In fact, everyone involved with Sw!pe —writers, … Continue reading
First Cut Is The Deepest
Like most booklovers ( and bookdealers ), I still cringe a little at the notion of cutting-up a book for art. But the brilliant work by Japanese artist Ryuta Iida is definitely engaging. With just a knife and an old … Continue reading
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Things In Books
Many thanks to Evan Smythe for the link to the diverting site Things In Books photo of Terry Pratchett in Science of Discworld .
Hand, Voice & Vision in NYC
The Grolier Club will present an exhibition featuring artists’ books by thirty-six artists published over thirty years by Women’s Studio Workshop. Hand, Voice & Vision: Artists’ Books from Women’s Studio Workshop will be on display at the Grolier Club from … Continue reading
Travel Books of the Year
The New York Times has released its “Books of the Year” List. The Travel list is diverse and well-chosen:
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Travel Between The Pages 