Otis Laboratory Press Collection
of the Artists' Books
Otis operates a press where classes are taught and artists'
books are produced by students. The Laboratory Press, which
was begun by Sheila de Bretteville, formerly Chair of Design
at Otis in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Susan King, Simon
Toparovsky, Cindy Marsh, and Katherine Ng, all important book
artists were among the faculty over the years. This is a unique
collection of books, often produced in editions of 2 or 3,
are particularly good examples of innovative structures, excellent
typography, and interesting content.
These books are now part of the Library's Collection of Artists'
Books.
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