ARTISTS BOOKS & ZINES
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SMITHEREEN ZINE (2023)
Smithereen zine is a pocket sized concertina folded sequential illustration exploring mark-making and texture, through architecture, flora and fauna. |
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TAPESTRY SOUND BOOK (2023)
‘Tapestry’ is a miniature handmade artist’s book made from a strip of canteloupe-coloured paper, accordion-folded into a 120-page hardbound book. The pages contain 626 hand-punched holes that mark the positions of the human figures as depicted on The Bayeux Tapestry. When the pages are removed from the hardcovers they can be used as a melody strip that sounds notes when wound through a 15-note mechanical music box. A sound recording of the book can be heard by accessing Augmented Reality content through the Artivive App. |
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TAPESTRY / BILLEDVEV ZINE
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MARTIAN SERIES: ARRIVE & EXPLORE
Micro Library Books Martian Series explores how our earthly ideas of design, language and imagination are not yet fit for purpose for a planet at once familiar and distinct from our own. Arrive & Explore, the first in the series, encounters Mars as a sea-less sphere, presenting an imagined map inspired by the artwork of Emmy Ingeborg Brun (1872 - 1929), a Danish socialist and amateur astronomer. |
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MARTIAN SERIES: SURVIVE & EXPAND
Micro Library Books Martian Series explores how our earthly ideas of design, language and imagination are not yet fit for purpose for a planet at once familiar and distinct from our own. Survive & Expand, the second in the series, puts forward a blueprint of ideas for terraforming, overcoming initial survival challenges and a plan in case of failure. |
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MARTIAN SERIES: THRIVE & EXPLOIT
Micro Library Books Martian Series explores how our earthly ideas of design, language and imagination are not yet fit for purpose for a planet at once familiar and distinct from our own. Thrive & Exploit, the third in the series, presents speculative Martian architecture including buildings imported from Earth and set down on Mars, re-design and re-engineering of our terrestrial way of living, and wholly new creations. |
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ENGINEERIUM MICRO LIBRARY BOOK
This pocket-sized bookwork collects 48 speculative illustrations of engines in a single concertina book. When unfurled this book is over one and a half metres long. 48 concertina pages, 160gsm caramel-coloured paper, pillar box red-coloured buckram cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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THE LIVERY OF LUSK by LEE SHEARMAN
This handmade miniature concertina folded book contains a poem 'The Livery of Lusk' which was written in 2005 and originally appeared in the Emitron Micro Paper published by Borbonesa. The poem was intended as a polite poetic encapsulation of the thematic content of the Emitron Micro Paper. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm pink-coloured paper, dark green buckram cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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THE MURK OF ILLUSION by LEE SHEARMAN
This handmade miniature concertina folded book contains a poem 'The Murk of Illusion' which was written in 2005 and originally appeared in the Emitron Micro Paper published by Borbonesa. The poem was intended as a polite poetic encapsulation of the thematic content of the Emitron Micro Paper. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm toffee-coloured paper, pillar box red buckram cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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NEAP TIDE by PIP ROWSON
This miniature concertina folded book contains a poem by writer Pip Rowson. It incorporates fifteen captions from fathom charts in 'Symbols and Abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts'. The collage is by artist Lee Shearman, and the words are by Pip Rowson. This handmade book is covered in lavender rayon bookcloth, and is printed on 160gsm paper. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm paper, lavendar-coloured rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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ENGINEERIUM (COLOUR EDITION)
This pocket-sized bookwork collects 32 speculative illustrations of engines in a single concertina book. Limited to 25 copies they are available exclusively from The Art Vending Machine. 24 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, pillar box red-coloured buckram cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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ENGINEERIUM MICRO LIBRARY BOX SET
The first edition of the Engineerium Micro Library is a collection of six miniature handmade books packaged in a portable card display box. Each book is made up of eight ivory-coloured, concertina-folded pages printed with intricate illustrations of engines. The six books are hardbound in red buckram cloth and wrapped in a cherry-coloured bellyband. |
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LA TAPISSERIE (PART I) by LEE SHEARMAN
A handmade concertina-folded bookwork, containing abstract artwork, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm ivory-coloured paper, marine blue buckram cover, Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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LA TAPISSERIE (PART 2) by LEE SHEARMAN
A handmade concertina-folded bookwork, containing abstract artwork, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm ivory-coloured paper, marine green buckram cover, Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 10mm |
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NOOSCOPICS I - XVI by LEE SHEARMAN
A 16 page concertina-folded collection of full colour photographs of layered abstract collages. 16 concertina page, 160gsm white paper, lemon yellow rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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ROAM by LUCY SHERSTON
A handmade miniature concertina-folded book featuring illustration by Lucy Sherston. The words and artwork are inspired by "A Field Guide to Getting Lost' by Rebecca Solnit. This first edition is part of Micro Library Books 'Featured Artist' series and is limited to 50 copies. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, laser print, rhine blue-coloured rayon hardcover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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LEFTOVERS by NICK WHITE
A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring collages by Nick White. The collages were created by re-presenting and re-purposing the scraps and off-cuts leftover from previous works. This first edition is part of Micro Library Books 'Featured Artist' series and is limited to 50 copies. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, laser print, bright red rayon hardcover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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PLATFORMER by ED CHEVERTON
A miniature handmade concertina book featuring collages by Ed Cheverton. Four levels of a platform game made from four collages of offcuts. This first edition is part of Micro Library Books 'Featured Artist' series and is limited to 50 copies. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, laser print, light grey rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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SMALL FOLLY by LUKE DROZD
A collection of 28 short stories written by the illustrator and fine artist Luke Drozd. It is a limited edition hardbound miniature concertina book, with raspberry-cloured rayon cloth cover, wrapped in a printed-paper bellyband. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm pink-coloured paper, raspberry-coloured rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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TINY IDIOT by LUKE DROZD
A collection of 30 short stories written by the illustrator and fine artist Luke Drozd. It is a limited edition hardbound miniature concertina book with shocking pink-cloured rayon cloth cover, wrapped in a printed-paper bellyband. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm sunflower-coloured paper, shocking pink rayon cover, 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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TRYPOPHOBIA by ALI WINSTANLEY
A handmade miniature concertina-folded bookwork containing 12 full-colour illustrations by the artist Ali Winstanley. 16 concertina folded pages, 160gsm white paper, pea green-coloured rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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FATHOMS by PIP ROWSON
A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring a short poem by Pip Rowson. The poem incorporates thirteen captions from fathom charts. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, inkjet print, tweed green rayon cover. Dimensions: Closed: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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'OTHELLO' by BORBONESA
Shakespeare's Othello presented as an illustrated collection of common, rare and fabulous beasts. Illustrated by Ian Whitmore, foreword by Anna Fewster. This is a miniature version of Borbonesa's Othello bookwork. 54 concertina pages, 160gsm ivory-coloured paper, powder blue buckram cover. Dimensions: 33 x 50 x 18mm |
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THE HISTORY OF THE FUTURE by LEE SHEARMAN
A collection of 28 title pages from vintage science fiction books. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm caramel-coloured paper, sand-coloured cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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BISCUIT BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
The Biscuit Book is a limited edition hardbound miniature book made up of 14 caramel-coloured, concertina-folded pages printed with illustrated biscuits and pink wafer end-papers. 16 concertina pages, 160gsm caramel-coloured paper, chocolate-coloured rayon cover, 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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POCKET PLAYER by LEE SHEARMAN
This coffee-coloured paper wonder is a pocket-sized handmade imitation record player complete with illustrative turntable, card record in printed sleeve and fold out instructions. Gatefold, miniature paper record, chocolate-coloured rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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POCK by LEE SHEARMAN
A sculptural bookwork incorporating a hand-punched circles folded into a miniature concertina. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm fluorescent pink paper, chocolate-coloured rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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MICRO LIBRARY DIARY 2018
A miniature handmade diary made up 64 concertina-folded pages, printed with 12 months week-to-view layout, and hardbound in orange-coloured rayon cover. 64 concertina double-sided printed pages, 120gsm white paper, tangerine-coloured rayon hardcover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 15mm |
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POSTCARD BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
A concertina folded book of 30 miniature perforated postcards. 32 perforated concertina pages, 160gsm caramel-coloured paper, yellow rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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LETTER BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
A handmade miniature journal of lined notepaper which can be used for writing. Makes an ideal travel companion. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm caramel-coloured paper, light grey rayon cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 14mm |
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SQUARE GRID BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring square grid page layout |
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TRIANGLE GRID BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring triangle grid page layout |
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HEXAGON GRID BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring hexagon grid page layout |
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SQUARE DOT BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring square dot page layout |
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TRIANGLE DOT BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring triangle dot page layout |
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HEXAGON DOT BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring hexagon dot page layout |
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NOTE BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring a lined note paper layout. |
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SKETCH BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book featuring blank sketch book layout |
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STORYBOARD BOOK by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A miniature handmade concertina-folded book in storyboard page layout. |
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MICRO LIBRARY BOOKS COLLECTIONS
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GRID BOOK SET by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A set of three miniature handmade concertina-folded book in square, triangle and hexagon grid layout. |
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DOT BOOK SET by LEE SHEARMAN
Stationery / Sundries A set of three miniature handmade concertina-folded book in square, triangle and hexagon dot layout. |
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MICRO LIBRARY FEATURED ARTIST COLLECTION 2017 The complete 2017 collection of eight featured artist miniature books:
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MICRO LIBRARY STATIONERY COLLECTION 2017
A collection of eight stationery miniature books. Each book is 32 pages to be used for notes, sketches and ideas. In the collection are:
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MICRO LIBRARY BOOKS ARCHIVE
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ENGINEERIUM (COLOUR EDITION) by LEE SHEARMAN
This pocket-sized bookwork collects 32 speculative illustrations of engines in a single concertina book. This limited edition colour version was made exclusively for Book-ish / 38b Projects. 32 concertina pages, 160gsm white paper, pillar box red-coloured buckram cover. Dimensions: 35 x 50 x 8mm |
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THE DIARY OF MASHIE BLACK (PART I, II, III)
Actual diary entries written in 1935 by an eighteen-year-old girl known as Mashie Black. It details her thoughts during a voyage from the UK to Singapore. |
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MICRO LIBRARY DIARY 2017
Limited to 50 handmade copies OUT OF PRINT
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MICRO LIBRARY DIARY 2016
Limited to 50 handmade copies OUT OF PRINT
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MICRO LIBRARY DIARY 2015
Limited to 50 handmade copies OUT OF PRINT
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MICRO LIBRARY DIARY 2014
Limited to 50 handmade copies OUT OF PRINT
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