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Here, but grudgingly. Fellow in Book History, IES. Artists' books and odd-shaped pages. Co-editor of @Inscriptionjournal.bsky.social
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Delighted to see INSCRIPTION given a prominent place at Bookmorphs - terrific new exhibition on artists' books @hellenicentre
helleniccentre.org/event/bookmo...

INSCRIPTION 1, 2, + 3 are sold out & out of print. A few copies of 4 and 5 are left - snap them up via inscriptionjournal.com/how-to-buy/
BOOKMORPHS: Artists' Books from Greece & the UK – Hellenic Centre
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October 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Join us 30 May for an afternoon of readings, discussion & display celebrating artist books & visual poetry.

Verse Verso brings together poets, artists, curators & more to explore the material word today.

Book now → warburg.sas.ac.uk/events/verse...

#VisualPoetry #ArtistBooks
Verse Verso: Visual Poetry and Artist Books
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April 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A reminder that THIS is coming up next month. A week-long deep dive into the artists' book, with some amazing guest speakers and visits to key collections. Places still available so PLEASE SHARE!!!
16-20th June, London Rare Books School
Book here: ies.sas.ac.uk/london-rare-...
May 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
LAST CHANCE to sign up for this, on 23rd May! A hands-on study day in UCL special collections, exploring their most experimental magazines, from the Modernist avant-garde to the mimeo revolution.
ies.sas.ac.uk/events/magaz...
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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INSCRIPTION 5 launch!

If AT LEAST 2 of the following apply to you, do drop by.

(a) you like odd, experimental books (b) you are enthusiastic about the concept of containers (c) you like articles on material texts with holes in (d) you are around London on May 14 May (e) you fancy a glass of wine.
May 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Attention friends and supporters of Inscription Journal: Issue 5 on 'containers' is HERE. We will be celebrating in fine style amid the marble pillars of Senate House, Bloomsbury. Please come and join us. 14th May. Dress code: casual/cardboard box. Register here: tinyurl.com/Inscriptionlaunch
May 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Come and get your fingers inky. Just a few days left to register for this study day at UCL special collections. We'll be getting hands on with mimeo, lo-fi and DIY mags from the 60s and 70s. Please pass on the word! ies.sas.ac.uk/events/magaz...
May 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Listen, put down that copy of Hello! and take a trip through the wilder side of magazines. We'll be exploring the inky world of alternative publishing: poets, artists, innovators and visionaries. 23rd May in London - still places left and not much time to register. Please SHARE SHARE SHARE!
May 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A lightning flick through some of the amazing experimental magazines we'll be exploring in this one day course, coming up THIS MONTH on 23rd May: ies.sas.ac.uk/events/magaz... Places still available but booking ends soon so be quick.
May 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Five-day intensive course all about artists' books: the who, the what, the why and the wtf. This is a chance to explore the topic in-depth, visit some of the best collections in London, and hear some amazing guest speakers and artists. Sign up before 23rd May!
ies.sas.ac.uk/london-rare-...
April 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Interested in artists' magazines, experimental poetry journals and countercultural press? This one-day course on 23rd May explores some of UCLs most out-there periodicals. Sign up here: ies.sas.ac.uk/events/magaz...
Magazines, Art and Experiment
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April 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM