Links and Resources
This list of links and resources is not exclusive. If you would like to have your website considered for inclusion on this page please contact Bibliotheca with the URL and a brief description of your website.
Collections
Institutions that have a collection of artists' books
Exhibition at the State Library of Victoria
"Mirror of the World was conceived as a means of showcasing many of the treasures housed in the State Libraries' Rare Book Collection. As curators of the exhibition, we found ourselves embarking upon an extraordinary journey of discovery through the history of books, from medieval manuscripts and masterpieces of early printing to contemporary artists' books and graphic design."
Des Cowley, Clare Williamson, IMPRINT Spring 2007 vol 42 no.3
Artspace Mackay
This regional gallery specialises in the artist's book and has a collection which can be viewed in the Tate Adams Reading Room.
Other activities include; the Libris Awards, The Australian Artists' Book Prize and the Artists' Books Forum.
Galleries
Galleries that promote artists' books
Barratt Galleries
Julie Barratt focuses on works on paper and artists' books.
Location: Alstonville (near Lismore)
Grahame Galleries and Editions
Noreen Grahame regularly exhibits artists' books. She has also run several artists' books and mulitples fairs.
Location: Brisbane
Bookbinding
Bookbinding courses available in NSW, Australia
Artwise Amazing Papers
Rosemarie Jeffers-Palmer runs regular bookbinding courses from beginners to advanced. The shop also sells basic bookbinding supplies as well as a huge range of decorated papers.
Location: Enmore, Sydney
NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Inc
Primrose Paper Arts
Also papermaking courses available.
Location: Cremorne, Sydney
Artists
websites of artists whose work is held in the collection
Per Se Press
This is the website of UK painter and book artist Lotte Little. She also produces work under Per Se Press.
Silverwattle Press
This is the website of NSW book artist and printermaker, Tim Mosely.
Ampersand Duck
Caren Florance runs the private press ampersand Duck. She also makes artists' books. She is based in the ACT.
Laura Wait
This is the webite of US painter and books artist, Laura Wait.
Home Print
John and Allison Brebner run what could be called a book arts centre in Feilding, NZ. They also make artists' books.
Bookbinding
Bookbinding courses available in NSW, Australia
Barbara Schmelzer bookbinding and book repair
Barabara Schmelzer is a master bookbinder who has trained in Germany. She is now living, working and teaching in Sydney Australia.
