Tate Britain Artists Book Collection VISIT 15th October info!!

okay! There's no easy way:

http://ticketing.chilternrailways.co.uk/

Chiltern's is the cheapest (from Moor Street to Marylebone):
Dep. 10:55>Arr. 13:02 it will cost 5:00 pounds,
and then Dep. 21:00>Arr. 23:00 another 5:00 pounds

But the above times are no good for me, as I want to see Anish Kapoor here:
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/anish-kapoor/
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/planyourvisit/
12 pounds Adult ticket, 8 for students!

and so I bought a NATIONAL EXPRESS fun fare down for a fiver! and will get a train back!:
Service: 420 Departing
Arriving
Journey Ref:
ZEYC-01-N8J8
Outbound Journey Birmingham
Central Coach Station, Oxford St, off Digbeth Oxford St (opp old Digbeth Coach Stn), Birmingham
08:00, Thu 15 Oct 2009
London
Victoria Coach Station
10:50, Thu 15 Oct 2009

in this way, I get to walk calmly around the Royal Academy, have my lunch in Green Park and then
Meet at the Tate Britain at 13:50 here:
The Clore Gallery entrance
http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/information/access.htm
you can spot the entrance on this map:
http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/explore/etb.jsp
PLEASE PUT YOUR BAGS IN THE CLOAKROOM - and you can only bring in a notebook and pencil! NO PHOTOS!

If you fancy coming along with me in the morning that's fine, otherwise I shall meet you at the Tate Clore Gallery Entrance

Any questions please do ask in the "comments"

Tate Britain Artists Book Collection

Library Collection
Artists' books collection

The Artists' Books collection contains books (normally defined as a number of pages attached to each other in some way) that are wholly or primarily conceived by (though not necessarily actually produced by) an artist and that are made in multiple editions. The collection numbers about 4,000, includes books dating from the 1960s onwards and is international in scope with an emphasis on British artists.

Artists' books explore ideas and concepts through book form as much as content by, for example, disrupting the sequence and nature of the page, by using interesting materials and printing techniques, by use of codex and non-codex bindings.

You can search for Artists' books on the Library catalogue.

From the catalogue, you can locate specific books of interest that can be brought out for when you visit (unfortunately no pictures)

http://library.tate.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/eDECpCkyfn/LIBRARY/162120020/5/0

the following is by Jatinder Bains, winner of the BIAD Artists Book Award in 2008:
http://library.tate.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/QOz54qU7SR/LIBRARY/120600025/9

Something interesting...

I found these two books and thought you guys might appreciate the craftsmenship...plus they're both fairytale themed!

http://owengatley.blogspot.com/2009/07/made-this-concertina-book-telling-tale.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/naomis-illu/sets/72157616029137546/

Me Selling my screen Prints and badges at 'ArtsFest'

Bambified Photography Loves White Wolf Illustrations Stall at 'ArtsFest' 13th September

Grow Pack Artist Book

2nd summer screen print project.
Folds up into a square book and opens out into an A4 poster.
To sell them I packaged them in plastic bags and put a business car, badge and some seeds in side.
I stuck a sticker on the outside of the bag with directions on how to plant the seeds.
I think these will sell better at artist book fairs but I did sell 3 at 'Artsfest' £6 each, which I thought was a good price.
I also made 3 different badge designs and hand pressed them together in uni, I chose a few different colour combinations for each design, I believe the badges were a great success, I made 60 and sold 40 at 50p each.

First summer screen print

'Let it Grow' poster
I ended up with 20 good ones to sell at 'Artsfest' 13th September, I sold 3 for £10 each, so was worth while.
They sort of go with the artist book I've made too, could be sold as a set, one supports the other.
I packaged them in brown paper with old fashioned tags, on which I wrote my details.

something to inspire :)

Just wanted to share this! real nice stuff, lovely ideas!

i particularly like the work of Peter Callesen and Elisa Mora (though anyone who knows me knows i cant resist a good fold or cut of paper! haha)

The work on here by Brian Dettmer, Su Blackwell and Ingrid Siliakus is probably more Artist Book Relevent, but this whole page in general is quite inspiring.

x

East London Printmakers Residency Programme

Artist residency programme

Michael Goro
1 July – 30 August 2009
Michael Goro, a prominent intaglio printmaker and educator, has lived and worked in Russia, Europe, Israel, and the U.S. His works can be found in numerous private and public collections and have received a number of prestigious international awards in Japan, Korea, China and the US.
He describes his art as a 'continuous creative search for raw authenticity in urban environments and human forms that are constantly changing.' Utilising the full spectrum of printmaking techniques, ranging from Renaissance engraving to digital photogravure, he shares his unique personal experiences through imaginative imagery.

http://www.eastlondonprintmakers.co.uk/residency.htm

Booklyn Artists Alliance

interesting collection of Limited Edition Artist Book Publications from the Booklyn Artists Alliance

"Founded in 1999, Booklyn is an artist-run, nonprofit organization headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Our mission is to promote artist books as an art form and educational resource; to provide educational institutions and the public with programming involving contemporary artist books; and to assist artists in exhibiting, distributing, and publishing innovative bookwork."

http://www.booklyn.org/publishing/000423.php

What are Artists' Books?

I think this a great short piece on "What are Artists' Books?":
"Definitions

Artists' books is the broad term used to describe books, unique or multiple, that have been made or conceived by artists. There are fine artists who make books and book artists who produce work exclusively in that medium, as well as illustrators, typographers, writers, poets, book binders, printers and many others who work collaboratively or alone to produce artists' books. Many artists' books are self-published, or are produced by small presses or by artists' groups or collectives, usually in limited editions."

for the full piece go here:
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/prints_books/features/artists_books/definitions/index.html

Roar 05

Roar 05 silk screened onto connoisseur paper

notamax

Some inpsiring work by notamax, reminds me a little of Benoit Jacques C'est Bizarr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/notamax/sets/72157603955604138/with/3361923219/

Thomas Allen

"Thomas Allen, in essence, is a still life artist who through a very creative process disrupts the stillness. By carefully selecting from primarily vintage paperback novels and science journals, he brings two-dimensional images forward into three dimensional space. With simple lightning and the use of simple tools (i.e., scissors and razor-sharp knives), figures are cut out, bent and juxtapose in ways that present the tension and dynamics of staged drama. Other techniques are applied in achieving a pure sense of humor that also defy the original use of these materials and their ultimate destiny of being read once and retiring for eternity on the nearest bookshelf."
http://www.thomasbarry.com/allen_c1.html

Liverpool Artists Book Fair June '09

Last weekend was the Liverpool Artists Book Fair at A Foundation. We had a stall there and looked so good! having more new books to sell really made our table look brillant. There were about 9 students who had stock on the table, selling books badges and prints, and we had a good sell (particularly Jat!!)! 

I was there manning the stall on the Sunday,  and Jat the saturday. In comparison to Leeds and Bristol it wasn't very busy, but despite that it was quite successful. There was always a steady stream of people showing interest and buying. Unfortunately this also meant that being the only one to watch the table, i only had a brief chance to have look round. (though that was probably best for my pennies.. we all know i'm a sucker for little cute things, and as usual there was plenty around). But as i said, i did have a chance to have a little look, and i met a few new people there too, as well as catching up with some of the usual crowd. There was some absolutely stunning work there!! It was really inspiring! 

Here are a few pictures from the fair... 

The Fair at A fountation

our stall 

Karoline Rerrie

Stephen Fowler with a slightly more traditional type of stall this time around. 

Some new faces were a Chiu crew member from the previous years students, Ben Morgan, Who it was lovely to meet. 

Also were these guys from Brickface press, they were selling a zine combining music and art. really nice to chat to as well.

These were some lovely hand made books by a girl called Lucy Wilson. they were really beautifully made. 

You can see more pics from the fair here!! I've also put up the Bristol Fair photos too... a little late i know! haha!

Also a bit of shameless advertising. You can also find out about any future events and other things i've been working on here on my happyasaimee blog.