​​​​​​Burton Barr Library

Artist Made Book Collection

 

 

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CURATORS:   John Risseeuw, Betty Bright and Louis Silverstein
ARTISTS: Multiple
DATE:   1997
LOCATION:  Burton Barr Library Rare Book Room, 1221 N. Central Ave.
TYPE:   Portable Works Collection
MATERIALS:   Mixed Media
BUDGET:   $97,000
DISTRICT:   7
ZIP CODE:  85004​

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Housed in the Rare Book Room on the library's fourth floor the collection of 150 books represents leading book artists from throughout the nation.  The works include limited-edition, offset-printed social commentaries, collaborations between artists and poets encased with fine bookbinding techniques, handmade books with unique sculptural forms, and many more. If you are interested in seeing the books, please call the Library to sign up for a public tour or schedule an appointment.​