This design course introduces students to the creation of one-of-a-kind books made by hand as works of art. This vibrant art-form is older than illuminated codexes such as the Book of Kells (900 a.d.), and is currently a compelling facet of visual arts today. Design principles and issues will be addressed through construction of different structures produced by artists/students. The cross-disciplinary element of creative writing will be included in the form of the essay. After reading several examples written by important writers, students will write their own essays to be the contents of one or more books. This course counts for the CORE 150 requirement. C150