Words and images: Examining the artist book 
Saturday 17 March, 10.30am–5pm 
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA

A day of free talks, forums and displays at the State Library of Victoria 
to celebrate the opening of How I entered there I cannot truly say. 
Bookings are essential for all sessions, as places are limited; call 03 
8664 7016 or email bookings at slv.vic.gov.au. 

Artist books from the Library’s collection 
View a selection of unique and beautiful artist books from the State 
Library’s Rare Books collection. 
10.30am–3pm  Queen’s Hall 

Both a picture and a thousand words: Contemporary artist books 
In the keynote address, Professor Sasha Grishin, art critic, author and 
Head of Art History at the Australian National University, explores the 
relationship between printmaking and the artist book in the work of 
Australian and international artists, including those featured in the 
exhibition. 
11am–12noon  Queen’s Hall 

The artist book as a collaborative medium 
The artist book often involves artists working together with writers, 
printmakers, bookbinders and other artists. Hear an expert panel reveal 
the perils and rewards of creative collaboration. 
Panel: Robert Heather, Chair (Manager, Events & Exhibitions, State 
Library); Dianne Fogwell (exhibition curator, artist and master 
printmaker); Steven Tonkin (artist book specialist and Curator, The Arts 
Centre); Peter Lyssiotis (artist and creator of artist books), Gracia 
Haby, Louise Jennison (zine artists) 
1.30–2.15pm  Queen’s Hall 

Deluxe, letterpress, fine press and limited editions 
Handcrafted artist books, made with fine materials and using traditional 
printing and bookbinding processes, are highly desirable objects – and 
valuable collector’s items. Hear local artists and publishers discuss this 
niche area of book production. 
Panel: Des Cowley, Chair (Manager, Rare Printed Collections, State 
Library); Jenny Zimmer (art publisher, Macmillan and Lyrebird Press); 
George Matoulas (artist, bookbinder and publisher, Lexicon House); Carolyn 
Fraser (proprietor of artist-book specialist Idlewild Press) 
2.30–3.15pm  Queen’s Hall 

Afternoon tea and exhibition viewing 
Enjoy afternoon refreshments and a special viewing of the exhibition with 
curator Dianne Fogwell. 
3.30–5pm  Experimedia & Keith Murdoch Galler

State Library of Victoria 
Entry 1, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 
Exhibition Open 10am–5pm daily 
Free entry 

For further information: 
slv.vic.gov.au/artistbook
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