The University for the Creative Arts is working in collaboration with Surrey Libraries to undertake a display of UCA's collection of Artist Books at Epsom Public Library from 8 April - Tuesday 7 May
There will also be a talk from UCA's lecturer Mike Nicholson on Artist Books on the 25th April from 7:30-8:30, with an opportunity to look at the material in the display afterwards
This is a free, but ticketed event. Booking is essential
Visit Surrey Libraries webpage to book a ticket at http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/events/events-in-epsom-and-ewell/artists-books-an-exhibition-and-talk-at-epsom-library
UCA Epsom Library's Artist Books features books published by Four Corners Books, Weproductions, Book Works, Upper Playground, Analogue Books and includes self-published books. So far the collection spans 1987 to the present day.
The collection includes the award winning Illiers Combray by Helen Douglas and Zoe Irvine, and the wonderfully titled Three Songs and a Camper Van by John Bently (Liver and Lights No.36)
Of particular note is the Four Corners Books edition of Dracula with its yellow clothbound cover echoing the first UK edition – the designer, John Morgan utilized particular typefaces to denote diary entries, letters and newspaper cuttings to reinforce the different layers of storytelling.
The collection is intended to demonstrate the diverse and creative nature of artists’ books from the colour photocopied zine to fine laser cut work, to the lavishly produced. All have a unique view of the world and the information they represent. The collection is open to the public for reference use.
Best
Rebekah Taylor
Archivist and Special Collections Officer
Library and Student Services
University for the Creative Arts
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