Artists' illustrated books
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on books illustrated with original prints by well known artists and published in limited editions. Books that are produced by artists and intended as visual art objects and general works about such books are entered under [Artists' books.] Works on existing books whose pages have been altered by paint, collage, or other media are entered under [Altered books.] Works on sculpture that mimics the format or structure of a book are entered under [Book objects.] Works on custom bindings of books, irrespective of contents, are entered under [Fine bindings.]
Used for
- Livres d'artistes
- Livres de peintres
Examples
Notes under [Altered books; Artists' books; Book objects; Fine bindings]
Broader Terms (1)
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