Founded in 1998, CBAS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization of professionals and amateurs, from all quarters of the book, paper and printing arts: book artists, bookbinders, papermakers, printers, painters, paper marblers, as well as archivists and conservators. 

CBAS welcomes book enthusiasts of all ages in promoting and preserving contemporary and traditional forms of book, paper and printing arts. It is our vision to serve as the primary forum for the book arts in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area by:
1. Developing and promoting exhibitions for the book arts.
2. Providing opportunities for professional development and learning about book arts.
3. Partnering with other arts and community organizations.
4. Disseminating information through print and electronic publication.
5. Facilitating collaboration and exchange of ideas among supporters of the book arts

What is an Artist Book?
There is no one definition agreed upon by those who create in this field. The artist creates every aspect of the work; structure, binding, and content, and each of these elements can play an equal role in communicating the intent of the artist. An artist’s book can incorporate traditional and non-traditional materials and media. It may look like a traditional book or may look nothing like it. An artist book reveals rather than presents.