artists' books

Highlights the major works of forty contemporary artists from around the world that specialize in book arts. Features quotes from the artists and color photographs.

Showcases 108 fine artists' books from the collection held by the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., each with comments from the artist, and includes introductory essays.

A guide to bookbinding, describing all the tools and materials necessary for creating handmade books, and providing photographs, illustrations, and detailed instructions for seven basic book structures, each followed by a number of variations in technique.