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Artists' Books
Barbara Luck and Susan Johanknecht, 'Fast pass', Newark: Gefn Press, 1984. NAL pressmark: X891091 (front cover)
These pages provide information on the collection of artists' books held in the National Art Library and access to a Visual Database of a selection of artists' books in the collection.
They also provide information on the origins and development of artists' books, interviews with contemporary book artists, a bibliography for further reading, and weblinks to other sources of information.
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Artists' Books in the Collection
This database of artists' books provides images of a selection of works from the collection in the National Art Library.
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What are Artists' Books?
Artists' books is the broad term used to describe books, unique or multiple, that have been made or conceived by artists.
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Interviews with Book Artists
![Jackie Batey, 'Running a secret society no. 20', 2nd ed., [Brighton]: Damp Flat Productions, 2004. NAL pressmark: 801.AG.0059](/images/list_page/abstract_images/38543_image.jpg)
Jackie Batey, Sarah Bodman, John Dilnot, Susan Johanknecht, Angela Lorenz and Marshall Weber talk about their work.
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Visiting the NAL to view Artists' Books
The National Art Library holds the largest collection of artists' books in the UK. The collection includes both multiples and unique works.
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Artists' Books Reading List
An introductory reading list on artists' books. All books listed can also be consulted in the National Art Library at the V&A.
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Artists' Books Links
A range of weblinks to resources and collections relevant to Artists' Books
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Copyright
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