Introduction to Artist Books with Matt Runkle (Online)

Schedule:
Sep 14, 2020: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (PT);
Sep 21, 2020: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (PT);
Sep 28, 2020: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (PT)

In the first of three sessions, we’ll look at an overview of artist books, discussing definitions, concepts, and numerous examples from the form’s history. We’ll then learn a simple book structure, which students will then develop into a “book sketch” as homework.

The second session will involve learning several more advanced book models and structures, as well as a couple low-tech printing techniques (stenciling, image transfers) that students can do at home. Students will then pick a model that they’ll begin to develop with content for a mockup that they may hope to later develop into a more finished edition.

In the final session, students will share their works in progress. The instructor will help them address any hurdles they face on their way to completing an artist book edition, discussing strategies for furthering and expanding concepts developed during the class. We’ll wrap up by talking about some of the practical considerations when embarking on a content-based book project and how they relate to the book artist's many roles: author, illustrator, editor, publisher, printer, and binder.

Location/Venue: Online with San Francisco Center for the Book
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/y6mwe4nb
Cost/Fee: $120
Material/Studio fee:

Their workshop calendar: https://sfcb.org/workshops

Instructor and bio: Matt Runkle is a writer, cartoonist, collagist, and book artist. His artist books are held at permanent collections at the Library of Congress, the Newberry Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, and others. He has taught at venues including University of Iowa Center for the Book, University of Nevada–Reno, and Penland School of Crafts. His workshops often incorporate letterpress, zines, comics, sequential collage, and other modes of writing for visual and material genres.