Some useful shelf numbers for books making
686.2 Printing
686.3 Bookbinding
740 Drawing and decorative arts
741.2 Techniques, procedures, equipment, materials
741.64 Book illustration
741.67 Book illumination
745 Decorative arts
745.5 Handicrafts
745.54 Papers
The Library of the Limerick School of Art & Design is delighted with the success of their special collection of Artists' Books. Many of them are published by Coracle press in Co. Tipperary and are usually limited editions.
These books are not about Art, but rather Art expressed through Book Form. The collection is displayed near the main desk of the Library and all items can be borrowed for two week periods.
The propose of the Artist/Writer is to involve the reader more completely in the viewing process by looking at how the text, the pictures and physical form all combine to lend greater meaning for the Reader/Viewer. The traditional formats of books are played around with and the end results are usually highly creative.
This collection is a welcome addition to the Art Library.
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