Watkinson Acquires Four New Artists’ Books, Courtesy of Booklyn

February 28, 2025 / Watkinson / 0 Comments

The Watkinson Library has acquired four new artists’ books, courtesy of the artist-run non-profit, Booklyn.

the things we take (and the things we couldn’t) by Gino Romero, Brooklyn, NY

A wooden crate with silver screws. The word "UP" is written in gray ink on the side. "NYC," "MIA," and "VZLA" written in black ink on the top. A red and white sticker with the words "PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE FRAGILE THANK YOU" is pasted on the top.

This book, created in 2024, is edition 8 of 16. The components were created using inkjet, light, metal stamping, relief print, screen print, typewriter, and tea and coffee stained paper, all contained in a wooden enclosure.

An unscrolled roll of paper (part of a larger paper rosary) with the words "pray with faith" written in ink.

Wild West, I-IV, Leather Bound by Scott Williams, San Francisco, CA

A book enclosure standing upright next to four books stacked on top of each other.

A book enclosure standing upright with four books lying in a row in front of it.

This is a unique piece created from Williams’ Western collage book that he worked on from 1985 – 2025. There are four volumes designed by Marshall Weber. The box and bindings are by bookbinder Sophia Kramer. The books contain a mix of collage, acrylic, airbrush, and stencil.