The Athenaeum’s most recent publication is a full-color hard-bound book presenting examples of 100 works of art presented at the Athenaeum between 1991–2022 as well as examples of 100 artists’ books that were brought into the collection during that same period.  In her essay, “Intimate, serious, Earnest, Approachable” writer on the visual arts Leah Ollman describes the evolution of the exhibition program as one that achieved “a rare equilibrium between intimate scale and serious ambition.” The second part of the publication, with an essay by artist and curator Marshall Weber, provides insight to the collection of artists’ books that was born and grew under Erika Torri’s leadership. The Athenaeum’s Erika & Fred Torri Artists’ Books Collection is an internationally renowned collection of local and conceptual works that has grown exponentially since its inception in 1991. 

A Note from the Executive Director, Christie Mitchell 
Introduction, Marie Vickers 
Essays, Leah Ollman and Marshall Weber 
Acknowledgements, Erika Torri 

Editor, Marie Vickers 
Publication Concept, Alexander Kohnke and Philipp Scholz Rittermann 
Design, Alexander Kohnke, art & art for hire 
Copy Editor, Julie Dunn 
Artworks Photographers, Scott Bales, Adam Belt, Becky Cohen, Gary Conaughton, Victor Ha, Jake Hesseltine, Cy Kuckenbaker, Mary Ellen Long, Bhavna Mehta, Patrick Miller, Rodney Nakamoto, Roy Porello, Philipp Scholz Rittermann, Lidia Rossner, Sibyl Rubottom, Maura Walters, William Wegman 
Artists’ Books photographer, Philipp Scholz Rittermann 
Printer, DZA Druckeri zu Altenburg, Germany 

Edition of 1,000 copies 
Hardcover, full color, 240 pages, 12 x 9.75 inches 

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
La Jolla, California
2024

ISBN: 978-8-9869448-1-4 

NOTE: If you are a member of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, you can receive a copy of this book at a member price of $45. Call the Athenaeum at (858) 454-5872 to purchase at the member rate.