12th International Contemporary Artists Book Fair,
The Parkinson Court, University Of Leeds 11.00am- 6.00pm

"An accompanying programme of related exhibitions and live art performances at the University of Leeds which includes:

Starting point -books as scores
15 to 1 - artists' books from China
sub(Missive)- collaborative mail art book project
Concerto for Penguins- performance reading"

The book fair presented unique books created by artists and publishers from around the world on multiple stalls throughout the University Of Leeds. The books varied from stall to stall whilst some where more Fine Art books, others would focus on photography and some on textiles and surface design. It was inspiring looking at the content of some of the books and intriguing looking at how the handmade books were put together. Some of the artists and publishers were friendly and interested in what my own fine art practice was whilst others were dismissive perhaps because they were trying to sell work and we looked like students which increases the probability that we won't have money to buy anything!. I thought it was good that there was a variety of universities and colleges showing their work, students were eager to discuss and compare degrees and courses.This was useful as I could ask students about their various degrees and masters courses in which i might apply in the future. It was an interesting exhibition in which I collected many business cards and learnt afew display techniques with some inspirational work and inside information about courses.