Artists’ books encourage us to look outside the binding to see what a book can be. Bottle cap pages, metal covers, and sanded and shaped text blocks are just a few of the possibilities.
Is That a Book?
Posted by Brea Black on February 13, 2012
52 for 150: What’s So Special About Your Library’s Book Art Collection?
Posted by Heather Kearns on August 29, 2011
Our annual Altered Book workshop is just around the corner, so for week 35 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series we thought it would be cool to feature our Book Art Collection.
Altered Book Workshops August 4 & 6, 2011
Posted by Brea Black on July 25, 2011
Sneak Preview of the Topeka Competition 30—Opens April 1
Posted by Heather Kearns on March 31, 2011
Celebrating national artists working in 3-dimensional media, the Topeka Competition offers visitors an opportunity to view new and innovative work in contemporary arts and crafts. Opens April 1 at the Sabatini Gallery.
Altered Books Project 2009
Posted by Brea Black on October 2, 2009
September 15 – November 9, 2009 Library atrium (open space between youth and adult areas) View photos of this year’s entries. Now in its 3rd year, the altered books project at TSCPL invited participants to express their creativity and recycle at the same time. Staff members Brea Black and Zan Popp taught a [...]
2009 Edible Book Festival Results!
Posted by Brea Black on April 6, 2009
And the winners are… Best in Show “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Denise Eulert and Carol Morgan Runner-up “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Stephanie and KayLynn Hall Most Disgusting “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Lissa, Daniel, and Kivrin Most Likely to be Devoured “Bugs Bunny” by Shannon, Sandra, and Austin Congratulations to the winners! [...]
