Kimbrough Library contains over 230 artist’s books of all types. The collection is continually growing in size and scope, and includes handmade books of very small editions, offset limited edition productions and a number of altered books.   There is no established agreement as to a clear definition of what constitutes an artist’s book and this term is often used interchangeably with the term “book arts”.  The collection at Kimbrough Library contains books that are interdisciplinary and relevant to all the majors at Ringling.    

Artist’s books can be viewed by appointment
Monday through Friday, 9:00 – 5:00.  Faculty members are encouraged to schedule appointments for classes.  Contact   Sarah Carter scarter2@ringling.edu for more information.


Use this call numbers listed below to find information in the Kimbrough Library about artist’s books.

WEB SITES

• Book Arts Web  

A site filled with lots of information, including links to dealers, workshops and educational programs, technical information and other related resources.  A great place to start! 

• Guild of Bookworkers

Founded to establish and maintain a feeling of kinship and mutual interest among workers in the several hand book crafts.

• Women’s Studio Workshop

A visual arts organization with specialized studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography, and book arts.

• Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild

The book arts include bookbinding, artist’s books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing & typography, wood engraving, paper decorations, restoration, and conservation.

• The Center for the Book Arts – San Francisco

The Center for Book arts is dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of bookmaking, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object.

• Vamp & Tramp/Califa Booksellers
  

Fine press and artist’s books are available for purchase via this website.  Books are searchable by artist name or press

PERIODICALS (with Library Holdings)

• Book Arts Classified (Winter 2004 - Autumn 2005)
• Bound & Lettered (v.3, 2004 - present)
• Dog Eared Magazine (v.1, 2001 – v.16, 2006)
• Journal of Artist’s Books: JAB (v.1, no. 1, Spring 1994 - present) indexed online at www.journalofartistsbooks.org/jabindex
• Tabellae Ansata (v.1, Winter 1999 – v.3, 2004)
• Umbrella (v.23, no. 2, 2000 – present)

ARTIST’S BOOKS CATALOGS

• Livres d’artistes: livres-objets: Artist’s Books: Book Objects.  NK3660. L58 1985
• Gallagher, Connell B. Objects / Encounters: Bookworks at Flying Fish Press 1987-2001.  N7433.4.C55 Z8 2002
• National Gallery of Art (U.S.).  The Patricia G. England Collection of Fine Press and Artist’s Books.  N7433.3 .N38 2000

ARTIST’S BOOKS HISTORY

• Drucker, Johanna.  The Century of Artist’s Books.  N7433.3 .D78 2004
• Johnston, Alastair.  Zephyrus Image: A Bibliography.  N7433.4 .Z37 Z8 2003

ARTIST’S BOOKS EXHIBITIONS

• DeLauf, Cornelia.  Artist/Author: Contemporary Artist’s Books.  N7433.3 .L37 1998
• Artist’s Books, Revisited.  N74.33.3 .A78 2005
• Artists of the Book, 1988: A Facet of Modernism: A Traveling Exhibition of the New England Foundation for the Arts.  N7433.3 .A77 1988
• Castleman, Riva.  A Century of Artist’s Books.  N7433.3 .C38 1994
• Perrée, Rob.  Cover to Cover: The Artist’s Book in Perspective.  N7433.3 .P47 2002
• Cross <+> Currents: Bookworks from the Edge of the Pacific.  N7433.3 .C70 1991
• Crossing Borders: The Kaldewey Press.  N7433.35 .U5 D821 1997
• Liquid Language: The Liquid Language of Artist’s Books, Septemberr 15 - November 1, 2002.  N7433.3 .L558 2002
• The Future of the Book of the Future: Thoughts and Images on the Form of the Book of the Future Presented in a Series of “Work in Progress” Exhibitions and Publications Until the Year 2000.  N7433.3 .F88 1994
• Off the Shelf and On-line: Computers Move the Book Arts into Twenty-first Century Design.  N7433.3 .L558 2002

ARTIST’S BOOKS HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, GUIDES, ETC.

• Harrison, Holly.  Altered Books, Collaborative Journals, and Other Adventures in Bookmaking.  Z271 .H377 2003
• LaPlantz, Shereen.  The Art and Craft of Handmade Books.  Z271 .L44 2001
• Fennimore, Flora.  The Art of the Handmade Book: Designing, Decorating, and Binding one-of-a-kind Books.  Z271 .F45 1991
• Perella, Lynne.  Artist’s Journals and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages.  Z271 .P485 2004
• Rosati, Paola.  [Rilegatura.  English]: Bookbinding Basics.  Z266 .R67 2001
• Zeier, Franz.  [Schachtel, Mappe, Bucheinband.  English]: Books, Boxes, and Portfolios: Binding Construction, and Design Step-by-Step.  Z271 .Z4413 1990
• Doggett, Sue.  Bookworks: Books, Memory and Photo Albums, Journals and Diaries Made by Hand.  Z271 .D57 1998
• LaPlantz, Shereen.  Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums.  Z271 .L44 2000
• Golden, Alisa J.  Creating Handmade Books.  Z241 .G62 1998
• Hollely, Douglas.  Digital Book Design and Publishing.  Z253.53 .H65 .2001
• Fox, Gabrielle.  The Essential Guide to Making Handmade Books.  Z271 .F78 2000
• James, Angela.  The Handmade Book.  Z271 .R514 1999
• Richards, Constance E. Making Books and Journals: 20 Great Weekend Projects.  Z271 .R514 1999
• McCarthy, Mary.  Making Books by Hand.  Z271 .M45 1997
• Diehn, Gwen.  Making Books That Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist, and Turn: Books for Kids to Make.  Z271 .S66
• Smith, Keith A.  Non-Adhesive Binding (5 volumes).   Z271 .S66
• The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques.  Z271 .P45 2004
• Smith, Keith A.  Sewn and Pasted Cloth or Leather Bookbinding for Book Artists Requiring No Special Tools or Equipment.  Z271 .S56 2003
• Simply Bound: Beginnings in Bookbinding.  (Videorecording)  Z271 .S56 2003
• Harman, Barbara Leah.  Unbinding the Book: The Boundless Concertina.  Z271 .H37 1999
• Golden, Alisa J.  Unique Handmade Books.  Z271 .G62 2001