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Artists' Books / Book Arts : Artists' Books by Medium

This guide describes artworks which use the book as medium. Additional resources describe the history of this field, the different methods used to create and publish these works, as well as links showing where these books can be found at UW-Madison.

Artists' books: Medium

Artists' books can be (and have been!) made from almost anything. Frequently, they consist of found or handmade materials, coming together in familiar forms. Tab through this page to view some artists' books made using common materials and methods.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Printmaking is a broad category that includes several processes including both hand-crafted and digital. Some common printmaking techniques that are represented in the Artists' Book Collection include screenprinting, linocut, letterpress, offset, and digital printing.


 


 


 


 


 


 

For a more expansive illustrated list of terms, visit Printed Matter, Inc.'s printing and binding glossary.