Book Illustration Students Explore Artists ’ Books

When illustration students are enrolled in Book Illustration, they have the option of creating a traditional 32-page manuscript, or of crafting a less conventional artist ’ s book. Jen Library ’ s Special Collections has a wonderful assortment of artists ’ books for students to study and admire.

An array of artists ’ books at Jen Library ’ s Special Collections

Curator Deborah Rouse explains some of the ins and outs, ups and downs, of artists ’ books to students Gillian Burz, Stephen Beach, Cameron Mousavi, and NaéKeisha Jones.

Leta Tsai peers into a tunnel book.