Three Star Books, Paris are artworks

Three Star Books, Paris. From left to right: Mélanie Scarciglia, Maddalena Quarta, Christophe Boutin. Photo: Tim Elkaïm

Founded in 2007 by Christophe Boutin and Mélanie Scarciglia with Maddalena Quarta overseeing the productions, the Paris-based Three Star Books publishes books and editions for the finest contemporary artists. With the principle, “The Artist is Everything” in mind, their artbooks and editions truly are pieces of contemporary art in the form of a “book.” To them, the definition of a book is constantly changing, and the term “Artist book” is only loosely interpreted to avoid the possible conceptual and physical constraints for the realization of their final product. The publications, made as close as possible to the artists’ visions, are shaped with diverse techniques derived from their accumulated know-how. Such books that have resulted from the exploration of boundless possibilities mesmerize the audience.

At TABF this year, Rafaël Rozendaal’s painting will be daringly displayed as an installation, turning the exhibition space into an art piece. Valuable art books by Maurizio Cattelan, Simon Fujiwara, Ryan Gander, Gabriel Kuri, Jonathan Monk, Rafaël Rozendaall, Mika Tajima, and Rirkrit Tiravanija from our archive will also be on exhibit.