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Artists' books

LC control no.sh 85008302
LC classificationN7433.3 N7433.4
Topical headingArtists' books
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Variant(s)Artist books
Book art
Book works (Art)
Books, Artists'
Bookworks (Art)
See alsoArt, Modern--20th century
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Art, Modern--21st century
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Scope noteHere are entered works on books that are produced by artists and intended as visual art objects. Actual specimens of such books are entered under Artists' books--Specimens, a form heading assigned without geographic subdivision. Works on books illustrated with original prints by well known artists and published in limited editions are entered under Artists' illustrated books. Works on existing books whose pages have been altered by paint, collage, or other media are entered under Altered books. Works on custom bindings of books, irrespective of contents, are entered under Fine bindings.
Subject example tracingNotes under Altered books; Artists' illustrated books; Fine bindings; Artists' books--Specimens
Found inThe Artist Book Foundation, 2013: p. 4+ (artist books)