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Book objects

Topic sh2025000182 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on sculpture that mimics the format or structure of a book. Works on books that are produced by artists and intended as visual art objects are entered under [Artists' books.] Works on books illustrated with original prints by well known artists and published in limited editions are entered under [Artists' illustrated books.] Works on existing books whose pages have been altered by paint, collage, or other media are entered under [Altered books.] Works on custom bindings of books, irrespective of contents, are entered under [Fine bindings.]

Used for

  • Blooks (Book objects)
  • Bookobjects
  • Objects, Book

History

[Established May 2026.]

Examples

Note under [Altered books; Artists' books; Artists' illustrated books; Fine bindings]

Broader Terms (1)

Hierarchy

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