We are delighted to announce that the second edition of Brighton Art Book Fair will take place at Phoenix Art Space on 6 & 7 December 2025. Bringing together artists’ books, photo books, and zines, this tabletop fair showcases a rich selection of independently made books from artists, makers, small presses, and collectives.

Artists’ books are artworks that utilise the form of the book. They take many forms; some might push expectations of what a book itself can look like, whilst others might have a unique subject matter. Artists’ books could be everything from one-of-a-kind objects to small editions, punk zines or beautifully collated photobooks.

For the first weekend in December, our main galleries will be packed with publications created by local and international artists. Visitors can browse a diverse mix of original and affordable books. Delve into the joys of paper, print, and indie publishing at Brighton Art Book Fair 2025.

Alongside the fair, we are be running workshops and talks for those wanting to make books and zines of their own. Most events are free to ticket holders. On Saturday, Phoenix Art Space is running a family event, and we have tutors and students from West Dean College doing demonstrations and workshops like How to make a book and How to use an Adana letterpress. On Sunday, Yoneko is running two Momigami Workshops (Japanese paper kneading), the collective Colossal Centipede are running an ABC Zine Workshop, and there is an Artist Talk by Rafael Klein.

“His [Rafael’s] art offers inspirational lift-off in worlds where otherwise the face is downcast.” -Dr. Richard Price, Head Contemporary Collections, British Library.

Exhibiting Artists: 51 Personae, 100 Words of Astounding Beauty, AB Tuesday, The Bookband, Book Works, Guy Bigland, Colossive Press, Colossal Centipede, Devonshire Collective, John Dilnot, Edgeland Modern, Evoke/Provoke, Jane & Jeremy, Jenny & Rafael Klein, Less Than 500 Press, Daniel Locke, Minimalist Works, Negative Press, PROOF, Nick West, Nick White, Carmen Yui

Brighton Art Book Fair takes place at Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB

On 6 & 7 December 2025, Saturday – Sunday, 11.00 – 17.00

Entrance £2

For more information please contact nick.babf@gmail.com or Phoenix Art Space via info@phoenixbrighton.org

About Phoenix Art Space

Phoenix Art Space is a dynamic, inclusive arts organisation located in the centre of Brighton and established as a charity in 1995. Our mission is to support a diverse range of artists’ practice, providing affordable studio space, and to be a centre for artistic activity, bringing together professional artists and the public in a setting that encourages creativity, collaboration and exchange. We are a place to make, learn and talk about contemporary art, embedded in our local community and with an international outlook.  Our 100+ artists’ studios, three public galleries and free exhibitions provide creative opportunities throughout the year. Alongside our exhibition programme, we put on a range of regular community events which are open to everyone. These include talks and presentations from artists and arts organisations, family fun days, short courses, one-day events and drop-in workshops.

For more information: phoenixartspace.org

Instagram: @phoenix_artspace

About Brighton Art Book Fair

Brighton Art Book Fair is run by Nick West, an artist from Brighton who regularly participates in artist book fairs. We show independently-made books and self-published works from local and international artists, and small press publishers. We promote independent book artists, create a space for experimental publishing projects, and give new voices an audience.

For more information: brightonartbookfair.org

Instagram: @brightonartbookfair