Writing

Critic, editor and author of artists’ books since the 1970s

Spector has published artists’ books and editions since the mid 1970s, and has written extensively on contemporary art and culture.

Books and editions

2012

Buzz Words

Selected interviews with Spector and new page art. Sara Ranchouse Publishing, Chicago.

Book
2009

White Insistence

A limited edition collaboration with the poet Michael Burkhart, published by the artist.

Book
2007

Time Square

A limited edition letterpress book, hand altered by the artist. Pyracantha Press and ABBA, Arizona State University, Tempe.

Book
1995

The Book Maker’s Desire

Critical essays on contemporary art and artists’ books. Umbrella Editions.

Book

Magazines

2013 to 2025

december

Art editor of the St. Louis magazine of literature and art.

Editor
1978 to 1987

WhiteWalls

Co-founder and editor of WhiteWalls, a magazine of writings by artists, Chicago.

Editor

Recent catalogue essays

2021

Shona Macdonald: siding with things

Zillman Art Museum, University of MaineEssay
2021

Monika Weiss: Body of Drawings

Center for Polish Sculpture, Orońsko, PolandEssay

Published in

ArtforumReviews and essays

American CraftReviews and essays

Brooklyn RailReviews and essays

Art on PaperReviews and essays

Art IssuesReviews and essays

ExposureReviews and essays

Hand PapermakingReviews and essays

New Art ExaminerReviews and essays

BenzeneExperimental writing

Café SoloExperimental writing

PositExperimental writing

River StyxExperimental writing