Vico's spiral: half century of artists' books

Abstract

"'Vico's Spiral: Half Century of Artists' Books' is a special publication accompanying the exhibition of the same name, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Center for Book Arts (1974-2024). This book features a foreword by Corina Reynolds, a curatorial statement by Robbin Ami Silverberg, and insightful essays by Carole Naggar and Kinohi Nishikawa. It also includes an international directory of exhibitions from 1969 onward, along with "Baker's Dozen" lists of influential artists' books, thoughtfully compiled by curators, book artists, collectors, and scholars." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Foreword. Celebrating 50 years of Center for Book Arts / Corina Reynolds -- Vico's spiral : a fiftieth birthday / Robbin Ami Silverberg -- Vico's spiral illustrated -- Checklist of works exhibited -- A half century of book arts : an interplay of ideas / Carole Nagger -- Lists of books that define the field : Baker's dozen / Robbin Ami Silverberg -- Strange loops / Kinohi Nishikawa -- CBA's exhibition history considered / Robbin Ami Silverberg -- Chronological list of Center for Book Arts exhibitions -- A Global look / Robbin Ami Silverberg -- Bios.