What Is An Altered Book?
An altered book is a book that has simply been altered in some way. According to the International Society of Altered Book Artists, an altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. They can be ... rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture.
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Competition Guidelines
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18. Employees, and family members of employees, of the Enoch Pratt Free Library are not eligible to enter. There are NO RULES about how to alter your book – you can add to, delete from, cut up, collage, or reconfigure the book – in short, whatever comes to mind. Just please, do not use a library book! All entries must be submitted no later than 1pm on Saturday, September 26th, 2009. UPDATE: The artist's reception has been moved from October 1st to Thursday, October 8th from 6-7pm at the Central Library.
Download the complete guidelines and registration form (printable PDF)
The Judges
Val Lucas from Bowerbox Press
Jean-Baptiste Regnard and Kevin Sherry from Squidfire
Nolen Strals from Post Typography
Rachel Whang from Atomic Books
The Prizes
The top 3 entries will receive prize packages containing items that were graciously donated by the following:
 
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Altered Books Workshop
Come join the Pratt Library at the Baltimore Book Festival on Friday, September 25th and make your own altered book. The library will provide books and supplies, free of charge.
What: Altered Book Workshop @ the Baltimore Book Festival
When: Friday, September 25th, 6-8pm
Where: Urbanite tent @ the Baltimore Book Festival
Photo by Bellah under a Creative Commons license.
Altered Books Exhibit
Come see altered books for yourself! The top 15 books from the competition will be put on display for all to see.
What: Un(bound): An Altered Books Exhibit
When: The month of October
Where: Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Library
UPDATE: The artist's reception has been moved from October 1st to Thursday, October 8th from 6-7pm at the Central Library.
Need some inspiration?
Check out the links below for more information on and examples of altered books.
Altered Books
Altered Book Images on Flickr
Altered Book Images on Google
Altered Books on Squidoo
Altered Books Techniques
The Book Thing Of Baltimore (free books)
Brian Dettmer: Book Autopsies
Creativity Portal - Altered Books
International Society of Altered Book Artists
Photo by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library under a Creative Commons license.
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