Freeville, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 2022. Hardcover. DELUXE. 7 of 20 copies, numbered and signed by the artist. A deluxe miniature book version of Schwartzott's 'A Brief History of the Quilt.' Bound in dark blue cloth boards with paper title to spine and collaged paper layers to front board. Illustrated with digitally printed photographic images of antique quilts and paper collage replicas of styles and techniques. The text includes historical information about the quilt from its beginnings in the Middle East and Asia through modern day including references to the AIDS quilt. A bibliography with seven references is also included. Housed in an elaborate wooden shadow box with a thimble, spools of thread, a needle, and a mini-quilt behind a pane of glass. Carol Schwartzott has been creating artists' books for over twenty-five years. Her work appears in many museums, libraries, and private collections including the Smithsonian, the National Gallery of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Size 3 x 2.75 inches. Box size: 4 x 4 x 3 inches. ARTB/051723. Fine. More

Freeville, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 2021. Hardcover. Number 8 of 20 copies signed and numbered by the book artist. The text from this beautiful miniature book was extracted from Lure of the Garden written by Hildegarde Hawthorne in 1911. There are also quotes about gardens and nature from such writers as Shakespeare, Longfellow, Gertrude Jekyll, and Dickinson. The book includes eight lovely large graphite drawings by Carol of plants. There are also 18 smaller drawings, some of which are reduced versions of the larger ones. Each was later finalized with the addition of hand-coloring using a combination of watercolor, gouache and colored pencil. The text is Inkjet printed on archival Mohawk vellum in Cochin and Cinzel Decorative types. Bound in a silvery lavender cloth with title label on front cover. Housed in a matching silvery lavender slipcase with charmng multi-colored floral papers on the top and bottom and title label to spine. A wonderful celebration of the pleasures of the garden. In fine condition. Measures: 3 x 3 inches. Box: 3.25 x 3.75 inches. 54 pages. ARTISTB/051723. Fine. More

Freeville, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 2022. Number 6 of 6 copies signed and numbered by the book artist. A charming little book from noted book artist Carol Schwartzott that ponders the beginning of the earth but concludes that one might say that the in the beginning the earth was on a fish's back...in the beginning it was thus. Letterpress printed with digitally printed images of charming fish decorated the cover and many of the pages. Printed on Japanese and decorative papers and with a binding design originated by Hedi Kyle. Housed in a blue box covered with decorative paper and a fish image. In fine condition. Book measures 4.25 inches square. Box is about 4.75 inches square. Unpaginated. ARTSB/051722. Fine. More

Redwood City, CA: Judith of Serebrin Books and Prints, 2015. Unique artist's book. Well-known artist Judith Serebrin received a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Utah in 1990 and has been making limited edition and unique books since then. Her work can be found in public and private collections in the United States and abroad. She states: "All my life I have observed, listened and looked at the world around me and have tried to make sense of it. I am concerned with issues of social justice, and liberation. Art for me is a way to learn about the world and to challenge oppressive mores, to make interesting connections that I can share with others. I hope to make others think as well, to grin, to perhaps gain insight and to spark new thoughts. Interrelations between people, animals and the planet are explored in my work--I hope in ways that are accessible. Using "book arts" as a format is part of that for me as you can have an intimate experience holding a book and looking through it." She often creates her artists' books by combining ceramic structures with mixed-media paper books for striking effect. She says of this work: "This is part of a series of porcelain figures called “Soul Books.” Figures with books in them represent a symbolic and tactile way of being able to reach into someone’s soul without embarrassment, censorship, or fear. Both human and animal-like figures—all represent the importance of every creature to the world. Bookheads" are a twist on my sculptural series, Soul Books. The Soul Books are intended to bring heart to living creatures. In the Bookhead sculptures I’m looking more to the intellect. Even though this Bookhead's interior drawings are abstract, my thoughts are moving up to the mind, to sorting information, reason and understanding." The figure is made of stained porcelain and measures 2 x 6 5/8 x 2 inches. The book is made with handmade paper from Taiwan with silkscreen ink and a binding of exposed link and kettle stitches. It measures 7/8 x 1 ¼ x 1/2 inches. In fine condition. ARTISTSB/071921. Fine. More

Redwood City, CA: Judith of Serebrin Books & Prints, 2011. Unique artist's book. Well-known artist Judith Serebrin received a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Utah in 1990 and has been making limited edition and unique books since then. Her work can be found in public and private collections in the United States and abroad. She states: "All my life I have observed, listened and looked at the world around me and have tried to make sense of it. I am concerned with issues of social justice, and liberation. Art for me is a way to learn about the world and to challenge oppressive mores, to make interesting connections that I can share with others. I hope to make others think as well, to grin, to perhaps gain insight and to spark new thoughts. Interrelations between people, animals and the planet are explored in my work--I hope in ways that are accessible. Using "book arts" as a format is part of that for me as you can have an intimate experience holding a book and looking through it." She often creates her artists' books by combining ceramic structures with mixed-media paper books for striking effect. She says of this work: "This is part of a series of porcelain figures called “Soul Books.” Figures with books in them represent a symbolic and tactile way of being able to reach into someone’s soul without embarrassment, censorship, or fear. Both human and animal-like figures—all represent the importance of every creature to the world. This Soul Book figure represents the thoughtful intention in every action taken." The sculptural figure is made with stained porcelain and measures 6.5 x 2.25 x 1.75 inches. The book was created with paper, watercolor and ink, and linen thread with a binding of exposed link and kettle stitches. It measures .75 x 1.25 x .75 inches. In fine condition. Fine. More

Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, 2016. Hardcover. Number 5 of 10 copies. This is a stunning work from well-known artist Carolyn Shattuck that uses the carousel structure and includes origami figures resting on brightly patterned Art Nouveau style papers. In addition to artists' books, she is a painter and creator of paper art. Carolyn exhibits her work nationally in numerous juried exhibitions and has received many awards. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. She teaches Book Art workshops in New England and Florida. She describes this work as "an expression of living life to the fullest while being aware of its risks." She writes: of the book "I love patterning and design so I explored combining two different art forms, Art Nouveau and Japanese Origami. Each origami figure including the turtle, the butterflies, carp, and the peacock signify the mystery, complexity, and variation of life on earth. The interior spine is a collection of quotes describing approaches to living life in excess." Printed with original origami paper and Red River paper. Housed in a black slipcase made with Lama Li paper. In fine condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches. ARTISTS/010422. Fine. More

Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, 2015. Hardcover. One of five copies signed by the book artist. Carolyn Shattuck is a noted printmaker, using monotype, dry point, painting, stencils and mixed media. In addition to her printmaking skills, Shattuck is architectural in the way she executes the intricate constructions for her artist's books, which highlight her interest in social and environmental causes. She exhibits her work nationally in numerous juried exhibitions and has received many awards. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. In 2015 Carolyn Shattuck published her prize-winning book titled Resilience. It began a series of four works all titled Resilience, with varied imagery used in the editions. She described them as "a result of many hurdles that were put in my path. I had a choice to examine new ways of dealing with adversity. Besides meditation and talk therapy, I sought out exercise, yoga and art-making." The book was an accordion structure, with "explosion" popups of hidden pockets. The explosion pop-ups held phrases or significant words by people who have dedicated their lives to health. This work, Resilience 2, was also created "to express the many forms of research and assistance sought by the artist to address the many hurdles that were put in my path. I had a choice to examine new ways of dealing with adversity. This book represents my journey." Like the previous book, this beautiful work is also a complex accordion structure with "explosion" popups that open like pockets. The phrases included in the pockets contain quotes about life from such figures as Margaret Mead, Buddha, Pema Chodron, Josei Toda, the Dalai Lama, and Nicholas Kristof. At the end of the work is a statement that captures its ultimate message: "Life can only be found in the present moment. The past is gone, and the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life." Made with Black Canson Mi-teintes, Ingres, Hanhemule Bugra pastel, Lami Li and Washi Japanese papers. A white gel pen was used to create designs on the outer and inner pages. In fine condition. 7.5” x 11” x 1.25” , Japanese Washi papers white gel pen. Housed in a black slipcase made from Lama Li paper with a black and gold paper sleeve with title. In fine condition. Measures 7.5 x 11 x 1.25 inches. Unpaginated. ARTISTSB/041223. Fine. More

Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, n.d. Carolyn Shattuck is a noted printmaker, using monotype, dry point, painting, stencils and mixed media. In addition to her printmaking skills, Shattuck is architectural in the way she executes the intricate constructions for her artist's books, which highlight her interest in social and environmental causes. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. The inspiration for this inventive book came from a bar in Key West where the walls were lined with license plates from all over the U.S. The combinations of symbols, letters, and numbers presented a word puzzle communicating in a unique language. This book is an open edition that is a "magic star" construction that allows the work to be opened to reveal the interior pages. In stiff black paper covers with title label and image of a Tennessee license plate with the letters DBL TRBL. Affixed to each folded page is an image of a different state license plate, all with vanity words instead of numbers. Printed on Red River paper and Hemptone from Paperworks. In fine condition. Measures 4 x 4 x 2 inches. ARTB/082323. Fine. More

Rutland, VT: Shattuck Studio, 2023. Hardcover. Number 6 of nine copies signed by the book artist. This is another inventive work from well-known artist Carolyn Shattuck that displays her skill in using various book structures to convey meaning and context in the books she creates. In addition to artists' books, she is a painter and creator of paper art. Carolyn exhibits her work nationally in numerous juried exhibitions and has received many awards. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. She teaches Book Art workshops in New England and Florida.   Carolyn is passionate about revealing the fate of endangered wild animals that are sought and killed for the use of their bodies for medicinal purposes, for their body parts, or for hunting trophies. This artist's book calls attention to the peril of African lions and painted dogs. It joins her previously created books about imperiled elephants, rhinos, and pangolins. She writes in the book: "Lions are rapidly losing ground. Highly valued, they are often poached for their body parts which are then used in traditional medicinal remedies or their heads are mounted by trophy hunters as status symbols." She continues: "Trophied emphasizes the need to respond to this downward spiraling truth about the animals on our earth who are vulnerable."   This book utilizes an adapted accordion book structure to create a green environment where two brown adult lions and two cubs pop up when the book is opened. There is also an arbor where two painted dogs are standing. The book is bound in a green, felt-like paper with a paper title label to the front cover. The covers are perched above the contents by four paper covered blocks. The inside of the front cover has a paper page affixed that describes the predicament of African lions. The inside of the rear cover has a white paper volvelle affixed on a sheet of black and white paper. There is also a small page with information about the perils of painted dogs. The book is constructed with various papers including Lama Li, Epson, Mixed Media, and Hahnemuhle Velour. The book is housed in a black paper covered slipcase with a yellow title label. In fine condition. The book measures 13²x 5¹x 3.5² inches when closed. ARTB/120423. Fine. More

Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, n.d. Open edition of this beautifully crafted open edition origami-designed book. This collaborative book was made to commemorate Carolyn's experience living in Okinawa for three years. The folds of the book reflect traditional patterns from Edo craftsmen. These fine patterns represent the distinguishing tastes of Edo including stylishness, sophistication and refinement. The haiku created by Victoria describe their reverence for our home and harbour, Earth (from colophon). Digitally printed on Epson Matte and Japanese Washi paper. The boards are covered in lovely Genji cloth with paper title label, with black ribbons to close the book or to hold the pages open. 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 inches. In fine condition. ARTISTS/082123. Fine. More

Buenos Aires: Marina Soria, 2015. A unique sculptural book from Argentine calligrapher and book artist Marina Soria. This is one of a small series of Fude books that celebrates the Japanese brush. The book features a calligraphic text in Spanish from a poem written by the artist about dreaming about herself as a brush. This is an excerpt from the English translation:    "In my dream my name was Fude.  I rested in a delicate mahogany case.  My hair was bright, soft and combed  with much care and dedication.  It has been brushed till exhaustion  by expert hands tyring to line up  every single strand of hair ..."    It is bound and opens as a codex, but the pages can be unfolded to pop-out and stand-up as a paper "sculpture." The binding was learned at a workshop in Italy, and is based on a structure by Hedi Kyle. Done with Sumi ink on various papers. Held in a bordeaux colored paper envelope with title label on front. Accompanied by a card with a description of the book and an English translation of the text of the poem, signed by the artist. Fine condition. Measures 22 x 23 x 21 cm Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Marina Soria is a seasoned artist and educator with degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design. Not content to just immerse herself in learning calligraphy at international conferences, and through courses with renown calligraphers, she studied Eastern principles of Beauty in sumi-e (Japanese painting). She distilled and blended these principles with her rich experience and background in the fine arts, typography and graphic arts, employing unique approaches and techniques. She has also dabbled in the textile arts, creating a metaphor for weaving; letters as stitches and text as if it were a textile. Her works, vibrating with a love for nature and exploding with life and color, can be found in calligraphy collections in museums, universities, and libraries in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Marina has received numerous national and international awards, and has been featured widely in calligraphic arts publications. A prolific artist, experimental calligrapher, book artist, and educator, her goal is to mingle diverse disciplines to challenge the limits of conceptual art and technique. ARTISTSB/072622. Fine. More

Buenos Aires: Marina Soria, 2015. A unique sculptural book from Argentine calligrapher and book artist Marina Soria. This is one of a small series of Fude books that celebrates the Japanese brush. The book features a calligraphic text in Spanish from a poem written by the artist about dreaming about herself as a brush. This is an excerpt from the English translation:    "In my dream my name was Fude.  I rested in a delicate mahogany case.  My hair was bright, soft and combed  with much care and dedication.  It has been brushed till exhaustion  by expert hands trying to line up  every single strand of hair ..."    It is bound and opens as a codex, but the pages can be unfolded to pop-out and stand-up as a paper "sculpture." The binding was learned at a workshop in Italy, and is based on a structure by Hedi Kyle. Done with Sumi ink on various papers. Held in a blue colored paper envelope with title label on front. Accompanied by a card with a description of the book and the full text of the poem in English translation, signed by the artist. Fine condition. Measures 38 x 32 x 24 cm. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Marina Soria is a seasoned artist and educator with degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design. Not content to just immerse herself in learning calligraphy at international conferences, and through courses with renown calligraphers, she studied Eastern principles of Beauty in sumi-e (Japanese painting). She distilled and blended these principles with her rich experience and background in the fine arts, typography and graphic arts, employing unique approaches and techniques. She has also dabbled in the textile arts, creating a metaphor for weaving; letters as stitches and text as if it were a textile. Her works, vibrating with a love for nature and exploding with life and color, can be found in calligraphy collections in museums, universities, and libraries in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Marina has received numerous national and international awards, and has been featured widely in calligraphic arts publications. A prolific artist, experimental calligrapher, book artist, and educator, her goal is to mingle diverse disciplines to challenge the limits of conceptual art and technique. ARTISTSB/072622. Fine. More

Buenos Aires: Marina Soria, 2016. A unique work from calligrapher and book artist Marina Soria. This sculptural accordion book has the following text in her original calligraphic script: "Handwriting is an expression of the human spirit...and a window on the evolution of culture and literacy." Created using black Sumi ink on Ingres papers. Folded using a binding structure based on a Hedi Kyle design. When opened fully, parts of the book pop-up to reveal hidden areas of text from the inside of the structure. Accompanied by a card with the book's description and text and signed by Ms. Soria. In fine condition. Size: 32 x 22 x 6 cm.  Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Marina Soria is a seasoned artist and educator with degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design. Not content to just immerse herself in learning calligraphy at international conferences, and through courses with renown calligraphers, she studied Eastern principles of Beauty in sumi-e (Japanese painting). She distilled and blended these principles with her rich experience and background in the fine arts, typography and graphic arts, employing unique approaches and techniques. She has also dabbled in the textile arts, creating a metaphor for weaving; letters as stitches and text as if it were a textile. Her works, vibrating with a love for nature and exploding with life and color, can be found in calligraphy collections in museums, universities, and libraries in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Marina has received numerous national and international awards, and has been featured widely in calligraphic arts publications. A prolific artist, experimental calligrapher, book artist, and educator, her goal is to mingle diverse disciplines to challenge the limits of conceptual art and technique. ARTISTSB/072622. Fine. More