all things bookart
Posted in Bookart, Carousel Book, Exhibitions on Sep 27th, 2013
I made it! The ‘Crazy Carousel Book Alice’ is on its way to Minneapolis, to the MCBA. The final glueing was done this morning. I added a half clam-shell box and a belly-band for the book. This version has the third panel cut out, too. Even though it is a lot more work I think […]
Posted in Accordion Book, Bookart, Carousel Book, Exhibitions on Sep 19th, 2013
The MCBA – Minnesota Center for Book Arts – has a juried exhibition coming up ‘Wonderland Revisited’ – an Alice in Wonderland Theme. I submitted ‘The Joy of Stamping’ and ‘Crazy Carousel – Alice’. The exhibition will be presented in the Open Book Literary Commons Gallery from October 18 through December 15th. YEAH!! … just […]
Posted in Accordion Book, Bookart, Exhibitions, Flag Book, Letterpress on Sep 16th, 2013
This last week I received a letter in the mail from the Monroe County Library, Rochester, New York. On July 26th was the deadline to apply for ‘The Art of the Book’ exhibition. Both of my entries have been accepted into the show. ‘Year of the Dragon’ and ‘A Sun that Rises’ will be on display […]
Posted in Bookart, Exhibitions, Tunnel Book on Sep 8th, 2013
23 Sandy Gallery in Portland, Oregon presents: Poignant to Playful: Pop-Up and Movable Books, September 5 to October 12, 2013 Pop up books hold a special place in everyone’s heart. Young and old alike can’t help but be mesmerized by the myriad movabilities of pop ups. This month we are showcasing 32 pop-up and movable […]
The San Francisco Zine Fest is a free, annual celebration of small-press publishing, from zines and comics to art books and beyond. The SF Zine Fest serves as a vital showcase of the diversity, creativity, and ongoing exuberance of the small press movement. Our exhibitors range from established small-press publishing houses to first time self-publishers […]
Posted in Bookart, Letterpress, Looking for Matthew on Aug 28th, 2013
Headbands are glued on – next step: trimming the black BUGRA paper which I am using for endpapers. Same evening: measuring and cutting the recess for the book label. textblocks with trimmed endpapers – not glued on yet … looks so nice I had to take another one of the endpapers! measuring and cutting – […]
Posted in Bookart, Letterpress, Looking for Matthew on Aug 25th, 2013
Yesterday evening I was working on ‘Looking for Matthew’. The bound text-blocks are prepared to be cased in. I first glued Thai Mulberry paper on to the spine and then added tiny little headbands – I just love them! Sometimes I wonder who actually will see them once the book is done. How many people […]
Posted in Allgemein, Bookart, Exhibitions, Letterpress on Aug 24th, 2013
Yesterday I went with a friend of mine to check out three exhibitions here in the City – they are closing soon, so if you want to go you should go now… We met in the Public Library, Main Library on Larkin Street, Civic Center. On the 6th Floor you find the Skylight Gallery with […]
Posted in Bookart, Exhibitions, Flag Book on Aug 21st, 2013
I never followed up on the juried art show at the Marin County Fair. This year my entry – a flag book – was awarded ‘Honorable Mention’.
Posted in Bookart, Exhibitions, Snake Book on Aug 13th, 2013
Here are two pictures of the piece folded up. It’s quite convenient to transport it this way! The next thing will be making a box. I have an idea using drift wood. But that will have some time. Right now the artwork is at the Goethe Institut. I will get it back after September 19th.