The Ascent of the Artist Book in the Age of the E-reader: A Lecture and Book Signing with Master Book Artists Peter and Donna Thomas

The Ascent of the Artist Book in the Age of the E-reader: A Lecture and Book Signing with Master Book Artists Peter and Donna Thomas

Saturday, Sep 29, 2012

Location:
Ken Sanders Rare Books (268 South 200 East - SLC, UT)

Ken Sanders Rare Books presents…

The Ascent of the Artist Book in the Age of the E-reader: A Lecture and Book Signing with Master Book Artists Peter and Donna Thomas

Saturday, September 29, 2012 | Lecture from 2-4 PM (with exhibition 10AM – 6PM)

(Flyer coming soon.)

Ken Sanders Rare Books is pleased to announce “The Ascent of the Artist Book in the Age of the E-reader: A Lecture and Book Signing with Master Book Artists Peter and Donna Thomas” on Saturday, September 29th at our downtown bookstore (268 South 200 East, Salt Lake City). Peter and Donna Thomas’ new book, “1000 Artists’ Books: Exploring the Book as Art” (published by Quarry Books), will be available for signing and purchase at the event ($25, Hardcover). The Thomas’ will have a variety of their handmade artist books available for purchase as well. Peter and Donna will be in and around the store throughout the day discussing their work, playing ukuleles, or showing off their books inside their custom-built Gyspy Wagon which they use to tour the country. From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. they will give their lecture and presentation. Many of those familiar with our shop will recognize the Thomas' as the creators of all the wonderful miniature books on display around the shop that enthrall children and adults alike. Don't miss this opportunity to meet two truly unique artists and view their one-of-a-kind works. This event is free and open to the public.

Since 1976 Peter and Donna Thomas have worked collaboratively and individually, making paper, letterpress printing, and bookbinding to create books. Their books have been shown in individual and group exhibitions in the USA and abroad, and have been purchased for collections around the world. Donna (Millar) Thomas was born in 1957 in San Francisco, California. She attended Sonoma State University where she studied art. She graduated in 1979 from the School of Expressive Arts. Peter Thomas was born in 1954 in Los Angeles, California. He attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where he studied book arts with William Everson at UCSC’s Lime Kiln Press. He graduated in 1978 with a major in Aesthetic Studies.

For more information on Peter and Donna Thomas, go to:

http://www2.cruzio.com/~peteranddonna/

http://wanderingbookartists.blogspot.com/

For more information about this event:

Ken Sanders Rare Books

268 South 200 East, SLC, UT

801-521-3819

www.kensandersbooks.com

books@dreamgarden.com

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