This page describes a collection of book arts resources, which include specific items that can be classified as artists' books. The book arts collection includes not only artists' books, but resources about book-making, chapbooks, the history of artists' books, and some other do-it-yourself (DIY) creative topics.
The Campus Library collection of artists' books are located on the 3rd floor, just across the skybridge in LB2 next to the Folios. Our chapbooks are also located here. Most items are available for in-library use only.
If you are a UWB/T or Cascadia faculty member and would like to inquire about borrowing a selection of artists' books for use in your classroom, please contact Fine Arts Librarian Laura Dimmit Smyth at least 7 business days in advance of the date you need them for class.
What is an artists' book?
"An artist’s book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the form or function of “book” as inspiration. It is the artistic initiative seen in the illustration, choice of materials, creation process, layout and design that makes it an art object." - Anne Evenhaugen, Smithsonian Unbound Blog. Read more here.
Where can I learn more about artists' books?
Search the UW Libraries catalog for "how to" books on book making techniques using the following keywords:
To learn more about all of the artists' books available through the UW Libraries, visit the UW Libraries Rare Books & Rare Books Collections guide.
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