By
browsing the above links, you can read samples, or sometimes the entire
book, online. Have some online experiences you won't forget, and
dive in. Feel free to send feedback, or even your own creations.
We love the conversation.
I am originally from Oregon but I began binding books on a boat in Alaska, with the idea that
original literature should be accessible, both for the writer
and for the reader. After traveling half-way around the world
with a mini-bookbinding workshop on my back (including a typewriter),
and selling artists books on the streets and plazas of Latin
America, I now make them in our studio in Argentina, and offer
them through internet.
My artist's books can be found in the collections
at The Getty in LA, Brown University, University of Miami,
University of Washington, University of Vermont, Mills College,
UC Santa Barbara, Lafayette College, UC San Diego, Stanford
University, Yale University, Brown University, Williams College,
Wesleyan College, Smith College, UC Irvine, and Reed College, among other
places.
My writing reflects my well-traveled world and
daily experiences. It is recommended you taste the contents
of these books by reading the samples included in each listing,
(or by purchasing one, of course).Click titles to read and learn
more about these unique creations, 4 of which are also available
in Spanish.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE of Artist's Books by Alex Appella
Dec 16 , 2009 - Mar. 7, 2010
Oregon Jewish Museum Portland, Oregon. .
The János Book participates in the opening exhibition in the museum's new location.
Sept, 18, 2009 - Oct. 31, 2009
Florida Craftsmen Gallery St. Petersburg, Florida.
Where Are You From? participates in Scissors: Pop-Up An Exhibition of Original Moveable and
Handmade Books
September 25-26, 2009
Asheville Bookworks Asheville, North Carolina.
Where Are You From? on display at Bookopolis 2009.
June 19 , 2009 - July 23, 2009
Woman Made Gallery Chicago, Illinois.
Where Are You From? participates in Interactive, a juried exhibition that the viewer will handle,
play with, modify, or physically interact with in some way
May 1 - 30 , 2009
23 Sandy Gallery Portland, Oregon.
Where Are You From? Exhibition of Artist's Books from Alaska to Argentina by Alex Appella.
May 6: Bookbinding Workshop: Turn Your Ideas into Bound Books with Alex and Magu Appella
May 9: Poetry Reading and Acoustic Latin Music by Alex & Magu Appella
Feb 10, 2009 - April 18, 2009
Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center Silver Spring, Maryland.
The János Book participates in Book Ends: The Book as Art. A National Juried Exhibition of Artist Books
Dec 5, 2008 - January 3, 2009
23 Sandy Gallery Portland, Oregon.
Stitches participates in Maternal Legends: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books
November-December, 2008
Susan Hensel Gallery. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The János Book is part of the Leap of Faith 4: Let Peace Reign exhibit.
Nov 10 - 25, 2008
Dog-Eared: Revealing the Contents of Artists' Books Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Temptations of the Frijolera Pot, Flash Flood and El Trueque participate in this exposition.
November 8-9, 2008
Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair Silverspring, Maryland.
3 titles are on display as part of the Democratic Organization of Books. My artists books will also be represented by Vamp & Tramp Booksellers at this fair.
October 5-31, 2008
Bright Hill Center Rochester, New York.
3 titles are part of the Americas Juried Book Arts Exhibition.
September 29-October 4, 2008
Asheville Bookworks Asheville, North Carolina.
2 titles on display at Bookopolis 2008.
March 20-April 26, 2008
23 Sandy Gallery Portland, Oregon.
The János Book, purchase prize winner in this juried exhibition entitled Secrets & Lies.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL--Artist's Books by Alex Appella are on sale at the following locations:
Minnesota Center for Book Arts Studio Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
23 Sandy Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
Another Room Book Arts in San Francisco, California.
Vamp & Tramp Booksellers in Alabama.
Abecedarian Gallery in Denver, Colorado.
IN THE NEWS:
Oregon Jewish Review:
Alex Appella’s ‘János Book’ bares Jewish family’s history
Appella’s book unlocks a family’s hidden Jewish past, Gallery owner Laura Russell led fund-raising drive
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