A collection of outstanding and fascinating artists' books revealing the inspirations and concerns of a group of remarkable contemporary artists. 'More than a simple reflection of the British Museum's artist-book holdings, this is an important index of artists' responses to the issues and circumstances that have shaped the Arab world in recent times.' - ArtReview 'A rare treat.a passionate and extremely well organized analysis of over 60 artists' books from the British Museum's collection.' - The Markaz Review 'Every so often a book comes along that changes the breadth and depth of one's understanding of art and opens up new avenues of thought and knowledge. An outstanding read, and invaluable addition to the canon of literature on the nature of artist practices and the creation of what Porter so rightly describes as works of wonder.' - Canvas magazine In the hands of artists and poets, books have been taking a radically different form since the advent of the artist's book in Paris in the early 20th century.