Amaranth Borsuk

A somewhat good introduction to the history of the book followed by the remaining half talking about the concept of a book in art and waxing lyrical over conceptual artists, for example one who burned a book to make us realize books are fragile. If that makes you gasp with newfound insight maybe this book is for you.

Amaranth is a brilliant thinker, artist, poet, and speaker. I am privileged to say I got to meet her when she came to read at my MFA's residency this winter. I highly recommend all of her work.

Un interesante repaso histórico por el libro y sus múltiples formatos que nos hacen replantearnos qué es un libro. Tiene un énfasis importante en los libros de arte que me dejó una sensación de estar viendo un catálogo. La parte del libro electrónico y audiolibro a mi gusto se quedó corta.

A thoroughly excellent introduction to the history of the book, notable for both its breadth and depth. Very useful for teaching, too, I should think.