Collecting guide
Collecting Latin American Art Portfolios: Rivera and Mérida
Compare two cataloged portfolios through their image descriptions, contents, publication evidence and surviving housing.
Collecting Guides
Collecting guide
Original Prints and Reproductions: Reading the Description
Use printing methods, publication evidence and copy-specific qualifications to compare original prints, reproductions and mixed publications.
Collecting guide
Collecting Photography Books and Portfolios
Separate a photographic book from a portfolio of photographic prints, then compare publication, contents, signatures and condition.
Collecting guide
Artists’ Books, Art Books and Livres d’Artiste: What to Compare
Compare the role of images, text, sequence and physical format before treating different kinds of art publication as equivalent.
Collecting guide
Fine Press: Compare the Publication, Not Just the Label
Compare printing, illustrations, paper, binding and housing across selected fine press publications.
Collecting guide
Caring for Books and Works on Paper
Simple handling and storage habits help protect books and paper collections.