Why books?
Making artist books is a fundamental part of my art practice. Presenting images alongside text allows me to fully express my sense of place and space . Books allow storytelling; an unfolding of thoughts and feelings using the time that is spent in turning pages. Books allow for reflection and a gathering of elements that say so much more together than they are able apart.
High quality papers and environmentally sound materials are essential elements of the work. The words tend to be minimal and poetic. The choice of structure and layout of content in a book is a key element of the work.
My hand-bound books use a variety of bindings and covers. Choosing the materials to complement the content can take time and much experimentation.
The completed books are available in small editions, as creating each book involves many hours of work.
Winter notes - artist book
winter notes
An artist book containing short poems written in response to photographs of plant life in winter in the snow. Fine art photographs in black and white juxtaposed with poems.
Printed on fine art papers in a triple booklet style with a red embossed cover.
Images from British Columbia and Yukon,on Hahnemuhle 110gsm bamboo paper.
Pages Zerkall cream 145 gsm
Cover Canson mi Tientes 160 gsm
©2021
whale song - artist book
findings - second edition
Professionally printed using HP Indigo digital press. Hand sewn, signed and individually wrapped. A book to treasure.
More details and how to buy here.
If I Only had More Time ( hard bound edition of 12 copies only)
Hand made edtion of 12 hard bound copies of the book 'If I Only had More Time' about my residency in Trelex, Switzerland.
Orange buckram cover with blind embossed lettering. Hannemuhle photo rag leporellopages. Contains monochrome images and text.
Signed and numbered.
100% of purchase price will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
If I Only Had More Time - soft bound edition of 20 books with protective matching sleeve
Hand made edtion of 20 soft bound copies of the book 'If I Only had More Time' about my residency in Trelex, Switzerland.
Orange/red card cover and sleeve with blind embossed lettering. Epson photo paper leporello pages. Contains monochrome images and text.
Signed and numbered.
100% of purchase price will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
So Said the Sun (SOLD OUT)
Artist book. 17 x 5cm. Leporello style ( concertina) using Tomoe River 50g paper, hard bound and covered with lime Satogami Japanese paper. Each contains stamp of authenticity on a card insert that also protects the delicatefront page when closed.
The images in the book are photographs of sunlight on water, which is used as an asemic text. Your imagination will reveal the story.
SOLD OUT
Land of my father - limited edition book
Land of my Father by Caroline Fraser
Bespoke first edition hand sewn book 'Land of my Father', containing images from the Scottish highlands and a short poem about my father's death.
Edition size 50 . 12 remaining.
Printed on Muncken natural paper, with embossed sleeve cover, signed and numbered.
Please contact me if you wish to purchase from outside the UK
Land of my Father boxed set containing signed hand sewn book with A4 special edition print
Bespoke first edition hand sewn book 'Land of my Father', containing images from the Scottish highlands and a short poem about my father's death.
Edition size 50 . Printed on Muncken natural paper, with embossed sleeve cover, signed and numbered.
Price includes postage and packing within the UK.
For postage overseas please contact me first.
new publication on the moon ....... a zero waste book about space trash
Portfolio - landscape
