“Beneath the Library’s surface, hidden deep underground across nine different locations in the stacks, lies an extraordinary, glittering and unlikely collection of art — over 700 items strong — that transcends the expected. Mysterious, elusive and often perplexing, artists’ books challenge our definitions of what a book is, and our traditional methods of displaying books. This wondrous paradox is soon to take centre stage in a major exhibition called Paper Universe: The book as art. It offers a rare chance to experience some of the collection’s most unique and captivating examples of artists’ books, revealed in all their complexity.” Maria Savvidis, curator
