The Book Apothecary has two days left of its current Tour

I think...concertina style book by Theresa Easton

Theresa Easton Altered Suitcase with hand made artist’s books and book work, including enamelled glass vessels.

Book Apothecary is inspired by the idea of book and botanical categorisation systems, proving that books can be visual as well as informative.  Part of the Durham Book Festival, the Book Apothecary is the inspirationl idea of Yvette Hawkins and presents  a travelling book museum created by the artists Yvette Hawkins, Aidan Moesby, Theresa Easton and Stevie Ronnie, and a team of young people.

Mini books by Theresa Easton on sale at Open Studios 26th & 27th Nov 2011

They have worked together to share skills in book binding, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, audio and writing to create a unique travelling vessel designed by furniture maker Nick James.  Find out more at www.bookapothecary.co.uk.

Catch Book Apothecary on its travels and explore hidden and unusual handmade books.

Thursday 27
Newton Hall Library 10am – 12pm

Peterlee Library 2pm -4pm

Friday 28
Wolsingham Library 10am -12pm
Chilton Library 2pm – 4pm

Tags: altered books, Artist's Books, book work, hand made, printed, silk screened