- Fun and visually appealing way to understand how a book is made,
through the work of 30 diverse contemporary makers and artists- Broad
appeal: this book speaks to a broad audience of craftspeople - anyone
related to books and bookmaking - whether they are amateurs or
professionals- Beautifully illustrated with colorful and inspiring
images, behind-the-scenes shots of the makers' studios, and photographs
of the makers at work- Includes contributions from experts that give
insight into the different processes used to make a bookBooks are a
meeting place. A sum of their many parts and artistic approaches. Form,
concept, material, and craft are bound together to create something
rooted in its functionality; a process that often crosses over into the
messier realm of art. Books. Art, Craft & Community presents a thriving
ecosystem of papermakers, printers, bookbinders, artists, designers, and
publishers from around the world. They draw on traditional skills, art,
and experimentation to make books that matter today. With over 30
profiles - spanning traditional craftspeople, to modern makers
reimagining the book for new audiences - and contributions from experts,
we are given an insight into the history and contemporary context of the
processes behind the books. Selected by Simon Goode and Ira Yonemura of
the London Centre for Book Arts, these artists and makers share a spirit
of curiosity and resilience. They not only adapt to new ways that
readers engage with books, but are forging new possibilities for their
craft along the way.
