"Books as Art" in Binghamton

2/2/2013 (Updated 10:46:04 PM)

BINGHAMTON -- You wouldn't find these books in a library..

The "Books as Art" exhibit in Downtown Binghamton features work from 35 artists from across the country. Artists held a reception to answer visitors' questions about the pieces-- each telling a different story in the pen, of paper, bamboo, photos, and even quilts.

"It invites readers in then it ambushes them.  The subject matter packs a punch.  That's something you can only do in a book.  A painting, a structure-- you wouldn't be able to do that," said artist Maureen Cummins.

The artists say that books as art is a growing field within the art world.