abc : is a cross-disciplinary forum for makers of artists’ books and ephemera. It provides an opportunity to get together for focused critical and constructive dialogue, to contextualise work, explore ideas and to develop creative practice and theory.
"The perfect space in which mystery meets matter and conjoins, is for me the book"
Allil Enna Nangi-Ud
ABC Autumn 2010
Brief News
Please note the new contact details for abc
artists.books.club@hotmail.comabc's first meeting of the new academic year was held on 21st October;
Peter Begen of Arnolfini joined abc members in an informal discussion with Sarah Bodman about BABE (Bristol Artists' Books Event): an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about this biennial, internationally renowned collaborative occasion. Accompanied of course by a lovely spread of cakes and other goodies.
BABE dates - Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May 2011
We extend a warm welcome to new members Charlotte and Hazel
upcoming programme of events
November 12th A trip to The Small Publisher's Fair, London: plus a visit to The Book Arts Bookshop, to see Angie Butler's Miss Carol Project / browse the shop.
December 16th & January 2011 (date tbc) Open forum, facilitated by abc members BABE discussion and organisation (Jan) Information regarding the forthcoming Doverodde Book Arts Fair, Denmark
February 2011 (date tbc) BABE book fair stand - the directors lead a presentation & discussion of the abc information pack
March 2011 (date tbc) meeting regarding finer points before BABE event
Founded by Lilla Duignan, artists’ books club is for students based at Bower Ashton
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