Not Paper
Publication: 2010
Over the centuries, a variety of materials have been used to create books and documents. Here, artists Peter and Donna Thomas examine some of the types of paper-like materials that have been used, including amate (Mexican bark paper), birch bark, parchment (treated animal skins), papyrus (plant-based paper originating in Egypt), tapa (bark cloth from the Pacific islands), Tyvek (polyethylene fiber paper) and even a wasp nest. Part historical reference and part artists' book, the accordion style letterpress volume features tipped in samples of the materials on handmade paper.
Title
Not Paper
Date
Publication: 2010
Description
Over the centuries, a variety of materials have been used to create books and documents. Here, artists Peter and Donna Thomas examine some of the types of paper-like materials that have been used, including amate (Mexican bark paper), birch bark, parchment (treated animal skins), papyrus (plant-based paper originating in Egypt), tapa (bark cloth from the Pacific islands), Tyvek (polyethylene fiber paper) and even a wasp nest. Part historical reference and part artists' book, the accordion style letterpress volume features tipped in samples of the materials on handmade paper.
Language
English
Rights
Copyright; use considered fair according to the ARL Code of Best Practices in Fair Use
Format
Artists' books (books)
Source
Sevier Collection, TS 1124 .T465 2010
Collection
Citation
“Not Paper,” Gallery, accessed June 30, 2022, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/914.