Monday 30 March 2009

Artists' Book Fair Liverpool

The second Liverpool Artists' Book Fair will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2009 at A Foundation. We are looking for artists who would like to show their books, multiples and paper-based or printed works. If you would like to apply for a table at the artists' book fair please email up to 5 images (each image under 1mb please) and a short statement about the book works you make to info@afoundation.org.uk. Alternatively, we are happy to look at personal websites/pages.

Suggestions for book-related performances, readings, interventions, discussion and other events are also welcome; please get in touch with your ideas or questions.

Tables will cost £25 for one day or £40 for the whole weekend. Priority will be given to artists booking both days.

Deadline for table applications is Monday 25th May 2009.

Will anyone be here, and is anyone interested in attending?

Monday 23 March 2009

arnolfini Bristol Artist's Book Fair 4th & 5th April



Don't forget it's the arnolfini soon, so start to bring along your submissions! No late entries, thrown in on the day in the hope of making a quick buck, will be accepted!!!

more info here

People might be interested in this...

Why else would I post it afterall?

http://www.artsjobs.org.uk//index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyjobs&ne_post_id=17298

Saturday 21 March 2009

Shepherds


The following website is just an excuse to plug Falkiners shop, which now seems to be called Shepherds:
http://making-books.blogspot.com/ However, there is a great simple video on making a plain notebook!

Thursday 12 March 2009

short video

Just a random Video I came across and really liked! :O)

Saturday 7 March 2009

12TH INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS’ BOOK FAIR REPORT

Saturday was exceptional! Over 250 pounds, and more importantly gained much valued experience in the artist's book market.
Stars on Saturday were Yolande & Charlotte, who behaved impeccably as BIAD representatives, and helped Jatinder achieve a double whammy - one systematic journey sold to Maria from the tate collection, and another to one of the regional Art College's collection.
A lady from Barcelona felt Charlotte's work was so perceptive of her home that she bought one of the chine colle printed books.
Amiee was, I was told, exceptional on Friday, and I think all of her work has sold - drats I haven't got any copies, and apparently I have to eat my shorts when I next see her!

I think it would be interesting to see if we could with the help of the library at Gosta build our own collection? Wouldn't that be even more inspirational!

A very large and stately venue. Each table adorned with a pristine white table cloth!
Our table
Below are a few examples of folded silk screened books produced by students during specialist workshops held in BIAD printrooms by Kate McMorrine and Lucie Sheridan
The systematic unfolding journey seen in the left hand corner was again applauded by many

This is from Claire Whittaker's table - a flip book about a mouse trying to steal a piece of cheese. The book is set inside a mouse trap, and you're not entirely sure whether it's safe to touch!
dettmer otto - loved his work, his processes, both conceptual and technical
http://www.ottobooks.co.uk/
On technique, this book is made from stencil painting
a collaboration by otto and Katherina Manolessou, www.lemoneyed.com
Stephen Fowler - apart from his extravagant tache, his work was also a sight to see - another very interesting production process

Thursday 5 March 2009

coincidence or cheap shot

http://artistbookcollective.blogspot.com/

it's almost like finding another website called myeyesareonfire.net

still, the more the merrier I guess!