Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent 501©3 non-profit organization founded in 1976 by artists and art workers with the mission of fostering the appreciation, dissemination, and understanding of artists’ books and related publications. In addition to maintaining an inventory of over 12,000 books which are sold on behalf of book artists and independent publishers, Printed Matter is a dynamic hub of services and activities offered in support of artists, including: exhibitions, lectures and talks, book launches, publishing projects, the NY Art Book Fair and the LA Art Book Fair.