An artist's book (or artist book) is a work of art that engages with the form of a book as a medium in and of itself. Some artist's books are produced in editions—either in small batches or mass-produced pressings—while others are made as one-of-a-kind objects. There is no single definition of an artist's book, and formulating a definition is cumbersome and subject to debate. Importantly, the creation of artist's books incorporates a variety of formats and genres. They have a complex history that has been developed intensively by contemporary artist movements. They also have recently grown in popularity, especially in art institutions, and have become popular in art library reference workshops. The usage of the term has expanded as the medium has grown in popularity.
