Tag Archives for artists’ books
Current display at ECA Library: Chris Ware’s Building Stories
Chris Ware, is an American comic book artist and cartoonist, notable for his Acme Novelty Library series and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories. Building Stories … Continue reading
Fruitmarket Artists’ Book Market weekend 14th – 15th May 2022
At ECA and A&A Libraries we are very excited about the forthcoming artists’ books and zines market at the Fruitmarket Gallery. This fantastic annual event returns on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May at the Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh. … Continue reading
Looking for advice on your research or study topic?
Did you know that you can arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with your Academic Support Librarian, to discuss your library research needs and questions? You can find 1-2-1 bookable slots on the Events channel of MyEd, or if none of the … Continue reading
Supporting research and teaching with Artists’ Books at ECA and CRC
“Artists’ books are ‘books or book-like objects’ over the final appearance of which an artist has had a high degree of control; where the book is intended as a work of art in itself.” – Stephen Bury.[1] ECA Library has … Continue reading
Explore the world of artists’ books at Nature Works
Right now at the Upright Gallery, there is a fantastic exhibition of artists’ books, which we thoroughly recommend you go and visit! Co-curated by Gallery owner Ian Farmer and book artist and print maker Susie Wilson, Nature Works, on the … Continue reading
Edinburgh Zine Fair 2021
If you are interested in all things Zine, you will be pleased to know that the Edinburgh Zine Fair 2021 takes place at the Drill Hall, Out of the Blue, 36 Dalmeny Street (just off Leith Walk) on Saturday 23rd … Continue reading
Online exhibitions and fairs launch the festive season!
Tuesday 1st December 2020: Today sees the launch online of the Visual Arts Scotland virtual exhibition, F L O W, their first online VAS Members’ winter show, running online throughout December 2020 and January 2021. Exhibitors include artist’s book makers … Continue reading
Online help with Artists’ Books
Are you looking for online guidance about our ECA Library Artists’ Books collection? We have a new subject guide to help: just go to https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/artistsbooks
Voyage boxed: sea journeys, island hopping & trans-oceanic concepts
Our new display at ECA Library features Voyage boxed: sea journeys, island hopping & trans-oceanic concepts, curated by Imi Maufe and Rona Rangsch, Künstlerhaus Dortmund, c.2014. This beautiful Artists’ Book consists of a collection of art works and an exhibition … Continue reading