Artist Book Collections

WHAT ARE ARTISTS' BOOKS?
They can include books that are entirely handmade or mass-produced. The key distinction is that artists' books are made or designed by artists with the intention of the book being the art object, as a means to share their work with others. There are variations on this concept, with some artists more focused on the content of the book, while others make the form and material of the book their art.

OUR COLLECTION:
We have approximately 150 books in the collection, including several books by prominent book artists Julie Chen, Bonnie Stahlecker, and Paul Brown. We believe that providing our faculty and students with examples of book arts will greatly enhance the quality of education at Herron School of Art and Design.

HOW TO ACCESS THE COLLECTION:
The collection is accessible to faculty, students, and non-affiliated visitors during operating hours. It is best to let us know ahead of time what you would like to see. To browse a list of most of our collection, use IUCAT. In the search box, type "artists' books", specify our library in the pull down menu, and click the Subject search button.

Whether viewing the books on your own or with a class, we ask that you arrive with freshly washed hands, and to not use pens near the books.