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Established in 1984, Book Works is an art commissioning organisation specialising in artists’ books, spoken word and printed matter. We are dedicated to supporting new work by emerging artists, and our projects are initiated by invitation, open submission, and through guest-curated projects. Book Works consists of a publishing and commissioning department; and a studio specialising in binding, box-making and multiples.
Our activities include publishing, a lecture and seminar programme, exhibitions, the development of an on-line archive, and artists’ surgeries and workshops held by both the publishing department and the studio.
‘The consistently impressive Book Works.’ Art Review
‘More than any other publisher, Book Works’ whole raison d'être is to explore the innovative possibilities of the book... they have had increasing reverberations in the art world.’ Blueprint
‘With over a dozen books under my belt, I am hardly a neophyte with regards to publishing, however none of my previous projects prepared me for the joys of collaborating with Book Works.’ Mark Dion
‘The importance of Book Works as a structure cannot be underestimated. It is to do with consistency of presence rather than continuity of practice. A Book Works production always sits in parallel to other structures in the art discourse as a seperate yet crucial marker, shimmering between pure ongoing production and self-conscious artistic reflection.’ Liam Gillick
Book Works is funded by Arts Council England, and would like to thank Arts Council England Grants for the Arts; Situations/University of West of England; The Elephant Trust; Eastside Projects, Birmingham; The French Embassy; Motto, Berlin; Chert, Berlin; North Somerset Council; The Showroom, London; The Henry Moore Foundation; Spike Island, Bristol; White Columns, New York; Iran Heritage Foundation; Polish Cultural Institute; Sharjah Foundation-Sharjah Biennial 10, 2011; University of the Arts, London/KTP; Archive Books; Sternberg Press and An Endless Supply; for their support of projects during 2011-12.
