Artists' Books

Where are the artists' books? How can I look at them?

The artists' book collection at Mason is housed in Fenwick Library's Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), and is available for any visitor (including public guests) during the SCRC's open hours. Appointments are not necessary, but are welcome!

Before your visit, you may wish to browse or search for specific artists' books in our collection. You can either send your list of requests to SCRC before your visit, or bring the list of tites and/or call numbers with you.

What artists' books are available at Mason?

• Browse a full listing of our artists' books
• Ask the Art and Art History Librarian or Special Collections Research Center for help identifying artists' books related to your personal or research interests
• Search in the library's catalog for specific themes, artists' book forms, materials, etc.
  • Use Advanced Search: Mason Libraries Advanced Search
  • Change the search settings to "Subject," "is (exact)," "artists book specimens" (example below). Enter any other relevant keywords in the next box, including any topics, materials, or techniques you're interested in (for example, 'feminism' or 'handmade paper' or 'letterpress')