The Experimental Book Object: Materiality, Media, Design

The Experimental Book Object explores the ongoing relevance and significance of books in the 21st century, highlighting the diverse range of experimental practices that challenge traditional notions of the book as a medium. It combines literary and media theory with design, artistic research, and process descriptions to explore the materiality, mediation, and visual and typographic design of books. The volume showcases historical and contemporary experiments that redefine the book's potential, emphasizing their interaction with systemic and cultural environments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Experimental Book Object delves into the profound significance of books in the twenty-first century, amidst the prevalence of digital and audio platforms. While other art forms have increasingly embraced books and publication as their medium of choice, the multifaceted book object continues to inspire diverse experimentation. This groundbreaking volume intertwines literary and media theory with the artistic research and process descriptions of design practitioners, offering an unprecedented approach. By exploring the paradigm of the codex, this collection of essays delves into historical and contemporary experimentation that has questioned the very definition of books and their potential. Through investigations into less-studied areas and cases of performativity, the volume showcases the unique ways in which experimental books interact with their systemic and cultural environments, demonstrating their transformative power. Providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective, the volume explores the book object, book design, and publishing processes, highlighting their crucial importance in the digital age.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032368818