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Art Made from BooksAltered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed • Edited by Laura Heyenga • Preface by Brian Dettmer • Introduction by Alyson KuhnArtists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more thanjust a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printedpage into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books isthe definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work bytoday’s most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell’s whimsical pop-up landscapesto the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates theincredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmerand an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection. Presented inan unusual, tactile package with an exposed spine, this is an essential addition to thelibraries of book lovers and art aficionados.Laura Heyenga is the editor of Paper Cutting: Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft. She lives in Berkeley, California.Alyson Kuhn writes frequently about paper in general and correspondence in particular. She lives in Northern California.Brian Dettmer’s artwork has been featured in the New York Times, Wired, and the Guardian, among other prestigiouspublications. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.Art Made from Books$27.50 USHC • 978-1-4521-1710-27£ x 9£ in, 176 pp,more than 200 photographsRights: WArt/DesignPub Month: SeptemberAlso available:Sorted Books$22.95 HC978-1-4521-1329-6[P] 800 759 0190 / [F] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM 35