Established in 1984, Book Works is an art commissioning organization specializing in artists’ books, spoken word and printed matter. The organization is dedicated to supporting new work by emerging artists, and their projects are initiated by invitation, open submission, and through guest-curated projects. Book Works consists of a publishing and commissioning department; and a studio specializing in binding, box-making and multiples. They also offer a lecture and seminar programme, exhibitions, the development of an online archive and artist’s workshops held by the publishing department and the studio.