The works in this exhibition were selected from the Washington State University Museum of Art's Permanent Collection for their diverse technical and aesthetic concerns. The format of the book continues to attract artists. They often find themselves working against its formal limitations, questioning the very definition of the book. The Art Record push the formal boundaries of the book. N.E. Thing Co. Limited to which many artists from all parts of the world contributed by photographing a given subject at the same time.
Book art is a demanding art and craft.
It necessitates a knowledge of typography, page design, printing, and bindery skills, as well as much inventiveness.