Jun 1, 2021 · While the history of the accordion began in the seventeenth century, the history of the accordion book is actually much older, and that will be the subject of the next post. Peter and Donna Thomas are book artists who make editioned and one-of-a-kind books.

Nov 30, 2020 · The accordion book is defined by one crucial and elemental feature, the fold. The fold gives the accordion not only its compactness, but is instrumental in creating the accordion's most pronounced attribute — expansiveness.

Jan 30, 2025 · Accordion fold books are one of the most common structure types in artists' books and one of the easiest to make. They consist of either a single sheet of paper or a series of joined sheets that are folded in a zigzagging pattern.

The Book as Art: Accordion Adaptations. Inspired by the 1,000+ collection of artists’ books at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, this series of online exhibitions, organized by book format, introduces the boundless range of mediums, techniques, and topics artists explore to transform and reinvent books as we know them.

Oct 4, 2023 · Accordion fold, also known as concertina binding, is a common form of binding and can be modified from a simple to complex binding structure. Learn more about accordion fold artists' books in this video from the University of Central Florida's Special Collections and University Archives:

Ancient examples of accordion-folded books have been found in many parts of Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, and Burma. In China the accordion (musical instrument) is called a shou feng qin, which literally means “hand-wind-instrument.”

Accordion books zig, zag, open, and close, recalling their namesake musical instruments. Originating from an effort during the Tang dynasty (618–908 CE) in China to make unwieldy scrolls more manageable, this basic format is easy to adapt, embellish, and incorporate into other artist book types.

Oct 31, 2017 · Featured Artist: Derek Fenner, Post Three: The Accordion Book, Ai Weiwei & Alcatraz

Exhibited & collected around the globe, Peter D. Gerakaris' accordion sculptures feature organic, abstract imagery meticulously folded into dynamic sculptural forms.

Nov 13, 2018 · When you make an artists’ book, you have to think beyond the form to the content, and how the two interact with each other. They’re a great way to stretch your creative design skills and can help you develop new approaches for working with printed textblocks.