Submission call - subject 'Paper'

Hi all,

just popped in to catch up on postings - fabulous to read all about how the e-toys are being used in your sessions. Loved the images of the photoprint photos from the ALDD class.

I don't know if any of you or your students or colleagues might be interested in the following but have posted it in case ...

The deadline's 10th March ...

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Job & Opportunities - Commission
Black Dog Publishing Seeks Writers
Summary:
Black Dog Publishing seeks writers for their new publication Paper: Tear, Fold, Rip, Crease, Cut. This will focus on all aspects of paper manipulation. Types of work included in the book are drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, paper folding, cut-out, pop-up, and installation.
Location:
UK
Region:
London, UK, England
Deadline:
10 Mar 2008
Flip books, maps, money, packaging and decorations are all examples of paper in use. Habitat's latest range of homeware consists of paper lampshades and wall hangings while Selfridges winter window displays are carefully constructed from the material.
The satisfaction of reading a book, actually buying a newspaper or receiving a letter are experiences which have not lost their appeal in our digitally saturated age. Celebrating one of the worlds¹ oldest mediums, Paper is an analogue remedy to the digital world. The book analyses how far it ispossible to take the medium of paper throughout the disciplines of contemporary art.
As one of the most versatile mediums paper is used in nearly every industry. From factories and cafes to museums and offices, paper is a ubiquitous material depended on by all corners of society. Paper craft has long been an established art form, incorporating folding, cutting and sticking to createhumble 'homemade-style' creations. Those days of awkward cut and paste are over as a wave of artists utilise the craft methods to create high-end, coveted artwork. Paper artists are manipulating the medium, and opposing the ideology of paper as merely 'writing material', in their work. Among theartists featured in Paper are Thomas Demand, who creates critically acclaimed intricate paper sculptures and Rachel Whiteread, whose cardboard box installation at the Tate Modern was a phenomenal example of paper art.
From the ancient process of paper manufacture‹papermaking is considered to be one of the four great inventions in Ancient China‹to the most recent technological advances, Paper also offers a history of the material. From the traditional arts of origami and bookmaking to the humble paper aeroplane, paper plates and recent product design Paper is a critical look at how paper is used today.
Profiling over 50 artists who utilise the medium in their work, Paper also boasts an interactive design which allows the reader to experience the art of paper firsthand folding, cutting and manipulating the book to create their own specifications. Paper is a platform for innovative designers to promote their paper-based work as they are invited to display their 2-D design to create 3-D effect. Pushing the limits of the medium to its extremes, Paper: Tear, Fold, Rip, Crease, Cut is an interactive, intelligentand comprehensive look at paper today.
Submissions:A writers CVAn example of writing
When these are received a 500 word abstract outlining the major points of the proposed essay.
Contact: RAVEN SMITH
EditorBlack Dog Publishing London UK Ltd.10a Acton StreetLondon WC1X 9NGwww.blackdogonline.com
Organization:
Black Dog Publishing
Contact Name:
Raven Smith / +44 (0)20 7713 3017
Contact Email:
raven@blackdogonline.com