About
Anna Embree is a professor and Book Arts Coordinator whose work bridges studio practice, craft scholarship, and material inquiry. Her creative and scholarly interests center on the physical and structural qualities of the book as object, with particular attention to the tactile and material dimensions of book structures.
Embree has collaborated with printers and papermakers to produce limited-edition handmade books, emphasizing the relationship between concept, form, and craftsmanship. Her work has been widely exhibited, reflecting her active engagement in the contemporary book arts community.
Beyond the University
Through her collaborations and exhibitions, Embreecontributes to national conversations in book arts and fine press practice. Her work highlights the continued relevance of hand processes, material experimentation, and structural innovation within both artistic and scholarly contexts.
A Commitment to Book Arts Education
As Book Arts Coordinator, Embree supports the development of rigorous, conceptually grounded studio practice within the program. Through teaching and mentorship, she guides students in exploring the expressive potential of book structures while cultivating technical skill, material sensitivity, and critical engagement with the book as an art form.