It was a couple of weekends ago now. I'm sorry I only just got round to talking about it, I've been focussing on getting it into my dissertation first because it was just so useful!! It was held in the Parkinson Building at Leeds University, with the hall filled with tables all exhibited artists' books from tonnes of different artists. It was incredible for art lovers and book lovers alike.
One thing I noticed was how the fair itself reflects Book Art. It's history could be seen in the contemporary work being shown, with concrete poetry, zines, livre's d'artists and every kind of genre possible being shown somewhere in the hall. In a way it also reflects the sequential nature of books, with lots of different tables of work coming together to make one entity. In my dissertation I made the point that it is only in events or exhibitions like this, where every different type of book art can be seen and compared under one roof, that the nature and scope of book art can be fully understood. It worked to depersonalise what be art can be. Rather than only having your own idea of what it can be, you can see everyones view, and therefore its diversity.
I sold a couple of small books. My first ever sale of my own art (yay!). Most of the books I sold were my acetate books which you can see in the image below. That was the table that the University of Leeds Art and Design people had. It was great fun! I also got some books- my first artists' books for my (hopefully) growing collection! A very successful day!
Thanks to Chris Taylor for giving us that opportunity! If there is ever an artists' book fair where you are, or if you are in Leeds for the 15th book fair next year make sure you go!
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