WHAT: scissorspaperstone is a one-day artists book and multiples fair showcasing work by over 80 exciting artists and small presses.  It  is a rare chance to see, buy and commission editioned and unique work directly from established and emerging artist publishers.

scissorspaperstone spans a vibrant and innovative range of cloth-bound volumes, altered and constructed books, collated digital images and texts, as well as comics, fanzines and experimental work with letterpress, found text and other ephemera..

Book art allows artists to bypass the gallery system and talk to their public directly. It is collectible and can be inexpensive: prices for digital books start at £1.

Fun activities and demonstrations will be held in our studio throughout the day, including:

Free artists' book surgery with Sarah Bodman
(Centre for Fine Print Research, UWE Bristol)
12:30 - 14:30
This is an opportunity for artist-publishers to get free advice on book production, distribution and other related issues. Limited Spaces! Ring 020 8969 3247 to book your place.

Print Studio Tours
Throughout the day
Visit the print studio and discover open access facilities for screenprinting, lithography, intaglio, digital imaging, and more!

Stone Lithography Demonstration
15:00 - 16:00
Originally used to print music scores, many artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and Albers have used lithography to create sensitive and lively drawings and work of art. Learn about this classic printmaking method using a 19th century hand-operated press, and print a souvenir of your very own to take home!

Screen Printing Demonstration
16:00 - 17:00

Etching Demonstration
17:00 - 18:00

All events will be open to the public and visitor admission will be free.

OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES!
In addition to approximately 25 tables allocated in advance, a small number of reduced-rate tables will be released on the day of the fair for students and recent graduates. For more information about these special short-let table spaces, click here.

The event is organised by londonprintstudio in partnership with Book Arts at the Centre for Fine Print Research, University of the West of England. scissorspaperstone is the first London stage of a biennial book fair alternating between Bristol and London.

WHEN: 11:00 – 18:00 Saturday 12 April 2008

WHERE: londonprintstudio

425 Harrow Road, London W10 4RE how to find us

CONTACT INFORMATION:
t: +44 (0)20 8969 3247
f: +44 (0)20 8964 0008
textphone: +44 (0)20 8969 8271
Email bookarts@londonprintstudio.org.uk 

PROJECT PARTNERS:
londonprintstudio
londonprintstudio is an educational charity. Established in 1975, and
housed in a purpose-designed facility, the studio has gained an
international reputation for excellence in providing education and
access to resources to artists and the public. londonprintstudio
houses a gallery, a traditional printmaking facility and a digital arts
resource. www.londonprintstudio.org.uk

Book Arts at the Centre for Fine Print Research, UK
CFPR investigate many aspects of the book arts: from the conception and
history of the artists book, to creative processes and output, current
developments and critical assessments of the subject. Through research projects, practice, publications, partnerships and collaborations, they aim to widen critical discourse within the book arts field. www.bookarts.uwe.ac.uk

Centre for Fine Print Research, UK
The main focus of research at the CFPR concerns the development of
quality fine print, undertaken from both a fine art and an industrial
perspective. The centre is committed to the dissemination of its research through education, training, professional practice, collaborative projects,
conferences, and the publication of research outcomes.

Paddington Development Trust
PDT is a community-led organisation with social objectives and is actively engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of the north Paddington area.
www.4paddington.com