Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection

The Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection (JFABC) at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago brings together more than 12,000 artists’ publications in all formats and media including: books, zines, multiples, video and audio recordings, digital works, periodicals, and other unique works of art created by artists of local, national, and international significance. Focusing on materials published from the 1960s to the present, it is complemented by collections of reference works and exhibition catalogs to support in-depth research on artists’ publishing.  

The Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection provides services and access to collections through individual appointments, class visits, instruction sessions, and research consultations. Visiting the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection requires an appointment; please email JFABC@saic.edu to schedule an appointment or for help.    

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