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Books : The Book as Art: Artists' Books from the National Museum of Women in the ArtsIn association with Amazon.com 
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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 704.042074768 EAN: 9781568986098 ISBN: 1568986092 Label: Princeton Architectural Press Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: October 12, 2006 Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press Studio: Princeton Architectural Press Sales Rank: 93941 Accessories:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Culled from over eight hundred unique or limited-edition volumes held by the National Museum of Women in the Arts these books explore the form as a container for ideas. Descriptions of the works are accompanied by colorful illustrations and reflections by their makers, along with essays by leading scholars and a lively introduction by the most famous book artist in our culture, best-selling author Audrey Niffenegger. The exquisitely crafted objects in the The Book as Art are sure to provoke unexpected and surprising conclusions about what constitutes a book. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Wow!Terrific book that is a keeper. If you can't get to see a portion of these works of art exhibited, at least you can enjoy what is being created out there by this wonderfully photographed and informative book. An added bonus was that it arrived sealed in plastic in mint condition! Rating:  - Bookmaking is artThis book is a wonderful review of the art of books as contemporary sculpture. As a fiber artist-bookmaker-handmade paper maker, I bought a copy for my own library, then gave another copy as a gift to a fellow artist who was interested in using books and book images in art. Inspirational as well as informative. I look forward to seeing the actual exhibition. Rating: - For lovers of booksThis is one of those products which is true to its theme from the moment you unwrap it.Being a book about the beauty and creativity of books it has itself to be worthy, which it certainly is. It is a pleasure to hold and to explore, as the design and concept have been carefuly considered. The examples chosen are rich and varied and are divided thematically.The problem is that so many of the books are enormously intriguing that one wants to handle them to discover their mysteries. However the ... Read More Rating: - a facinating book for a bookTurning the book making into an art can make a book more attractive and collectible. This book demonstrates a lot of outstanding examples. Readers are completely satisfied by the books in this book. Rating: - One of the best on creating books and journalsOne of the best! This book should be on your bookshelf if you are interested in the books as an art form. I would suggest it for any school or college media center. I would not include it on a list for coffee table books but if you have a serious home library which leans toward the book arts,artist journals and sketchbooks; by all means, put this out on the reading table. The next best thing:Visiting the Museum in person! Browse for similar items by category:
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