Books on Fire : The Documentation of the Renegade Library

Klassen, Lois. Books on Fire : The Documentation of the Renegade Library. Brandon, Man.: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, 1998.

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Abstract (English)

Catalogue made to accompany a collaborative Mail Art exhibition organized by Klassen, which consisted of artist's books by more than 700 participants representing 37 countries. Klassen's introductory text focuses on the metaphorical connotations of her references to "Books on Fire" and "the Renegade Library". Includes descriptions of selected Renegade books; listing of books and individuals involved in the exhibition; notices of Mail Art projects; Lending Library request form; a reprinted review of the exhibition by Diane Nelson. Circa 450 bibl. ref.

Types: Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues ; Directories
All Contributors: Klassen, Lois (Author)
Dossier: 410 - KLASSEN, LOIS
Collation: 71 p. : 38 ill. (6 col.) ; 14 x 21 cm
ISBN: 0969762240
Language of Publication: English
Publishers: Brandon, Man.: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
Artists: Klassen, Lois
Event Statement: Exhibition dates: 2 July - 21 Aug. 1998, Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Brandon).
Keywords: ARTIST'S BOOK; MAIL ART; FIRE
Deposited by: Users 1 not found.
Date Deposited: 17 Aug 1999
Last Modified: 10 Nov 2015 15:55
URI: http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/13333
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