This exhibition was curated by Jack M. Ginsberg and David M. Paton and was divided into two sections: International Artists' Books and Book-Objects and South African Artists' Books and Book-Objects. Ginsberg contributed a personal essay on collecting artists' books and the nature of the book. A bibliography, complete index and a list of exhibitions are included. The catalogue consists of an annotated listing of books and book objects without illustrations. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The Elvis Presley Scrapbook by Joni Mabe was lent to the exhibition by the Sackner Archive. In an introductory essay to the exhibition, Francis Mattson wrote that the work is "deliberately provocative..." and "...may be viewed as an icon of contemporary American popular culture." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Each of the cards depicts an acrylic on linen painting. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Part one of the book illustrates Charriere's paintings and part two his books and bindings. The Sackner Archive is listed under Public Collections of his works. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The 762 color photographs taken by Tom Grill depict 250 miniature books in designer bindings. Each book is illustrated in its actual size and is represented by several photos. The bindings are a catalogue of Neale Albert's collection that was exhibited at The Grolier Club. There is a preface by Albert and an essay by Priscilla Juvelis. This book was designed by Joe Marc Freedman at The Sarabande Press. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Mystical Poem, an artist book held by the Sackner Archive was loaned to the exhibition and is depicted in the catalog. The Sackner Archive is listed as a public collection holding works of Charriere. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.