Book 91
Artist's Book
1982 (published)
1982 (published)
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Book artist and teacher Keith Smith is well known for his innovative book structures. His works include many so-called 'no-picture books' including a few string books of which 'Book 91' is an example.
The leaves are punched with holes and strung together with linen cords in a structure that is reminiscent of a musical instument. The book is concerned with the effect of cast light and shadow and should be viewed with a single light source at a 45 degree angle to the left of the book, three feet distant.
As the pages are turned, shadows are formed and move across the page. The reader plays an essential part in the book's creation in the sense that the cast light and shadows are not part of the physical book itself, only coming into existence during the act of experiencing the book, that is, as the pages are turned.
NAL copy is no. 11 in an edition of 50 copies, signed by the artist.
The leaves are punched with holes and strung together with linen cords in a structure that is reminiscent of a musical instument. The book is concerned with the effect of cast light and shadow and should be viewed with a single light source at a 45 degree angle to the left of the book, three feet distant.
As the pages are turned, shadows are formed and move across the page. The reader plays an essential part in the book's creation in the sense that the cast light and shadows are not part of the physical book itself, only coming into existence during the act of experiencing the book, that is, as the pages are turned.
NAL copy is no. 11 in an edition of 50 copies, signed by the artist.
Object details
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| Title | Book 91 (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | paper pages and string, bound |
| Brief description | Artist's book, 'Book 91', by Keith A. Smith, Space Heater Multiples, Barrytown, 1982 |
| Physical description | Book object, inkless and without text except for the embossed title. The leaves are threaded together with linen cords through holes punched in the pages to create varying effects of light and shadow when viewed with a single light source. The light should be placed at a 45 degree angle approximately 3 feet to the left of the book. Limited ed. of 50 copies, numbered and signed by the artist. With a publisher's prospectus, containing a description of the book. This includes photographs revealing use of the book with a single light source. The pages are made of Fabriano Rosaspina Avario and the cover is of Rives BFK. 24 leaves. |
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| Summary | Book artist and teacher Keith Smith is well known for his innovative book structures. His works include many so-called 'no-picture books' including a few string books of which 'Book 91' is an example. The leaves are punched with holes and strung together with linen cords in a structure that is reminiscent of a musical instument. The book is concerned with the effect of cast light and shadow and should be viewed with a single light source at a 45 degree angle to the left of the book, three feet distant. As the pages are turned, shadows are formed and move across the page. The reader plays an essential part in the book's creation in the sense that the cast light and shadows are not part of the physical book itself, only coming into existence during the act of experiencing the book, that is, as the pages are turned. NAL copy is no. 11 in an edition of 50 copies, signed by the artist. |
| Other number | X901035 - NAL Pressmark |
| Collection | |
| Library number | 38041989008859 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2014 |
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