The artist’s book is the fruit of the choice of a writer and a visual artist as a mode of expression. He consciously chose to translate his artistic project into the form of the book, not just the text. The form of the book is enriched, sometimes diverted, offering its reader-spectator a reading experience different from the linear and unidimensional reading that is usually ours. These books with often limited (or even unique) prints are inherently inaccessible to the public. With the help of creators, collectors and institutions, the Jean Jaurès Media Library presents a collection of ancient books and books by contemporary artists, reflecting the thirst for knowledge and representation of scientists and artists for the human body.