Sponsored by The Book Club of Detroit As soon as people in the West learned to print, they made little books. But what types of books were produced in very small formats, and why? Using examples from her collection, Jennifer Larson will describe the development of miniature formats and typography, and explore the literary authors […]
Sponsored by The Caxton Club January Midday Program “It is, Sir, as I have said, a small college, and yet there are those who love it.” Daniel Webster Curl up in your Zoom Room and prepare to be magically transported to that much loved small college in Hanover, New Hampshire. As Londoners became increasingly literate, […]
Sponsored by The Manuscript Society Manuscript Mondays J.K. Lilly, Jr. and His Collecting of Manuscripts Special Date: January 13, 2025 8:00 PM Eastern Free, Live Webinar J.K. Lilly Jr. was a visionary, a keen businessman with a generous spirit and one of Lilly Endowment’s three founders. He built extensive collections of coins, stamps, books and manuscripts, […]
Sponsored by FABS Join us for convivial discussion of all things bookish and 19th century! Hosted by Bill Bryson and Richard Kopley. To get on the mailing list, contact Jennifer Larson: info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by The Baltimore Bibliophiles Join Leonard Marcus and The Baltimore Bibliophiles for a presentation entitled “Strong Women, Great Books: The Women Who Invented American Children's Book Publishing." For link contact Binnie Syril Braunstein, bsbgc@aol.com
Panel discussion on the themes of the 2nd-floor gallery exhibition "Imaginary Books: Lost, Unfinished, and Fictive Works," curated by Reid Byers. Featuring Earle Havens, Anthony Grafton, and Jeff Altepeter; moderated by the Club's Executive Director, Declan Kiely. About Imaginary Books Part bibliophilic entertainment and part conceptual art installation, Imaginary Books: Lost, Unfinished, and Fictive Works Found Only […]
Sponsored by The Caxton Club January Evening Program The John Cage Collection held in the library at Northwestern University is a major research collection concerning the life and work of one of the most important artists of the 20th Century. Cage’s use of indeterminacy, electronics, silence, and other innovations created a lasting and profound impact […]
Sponsored by FABS Join us for conversation on all the delights and challenges of home libraries, hosted by Reid Byers. This month's discussion topics: 1. Categorization - your personal book divisions 2. Four feet of books on a three foot shelf - making room for new books To join the mailing list and receive links, […]
Sponsored by The Book Club of Washington Philip S. Palmer on left; Belle da Costa Greene, right. Unable to travel to New York to see the current exhibition at the Morgan Library on Belle da Costa Greene? We've got you covered with an online presentation by the show's curatorial lead, Philip S. Palmer. Belle da […]
Sponsored by The Book Club of California Before the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century, books were designed, written, and illustrated by hand. Today these handmade manuscripts are highly valued, and greatly sought after by collectors and institutions around the world. This presentation addresses two aspects of illustration in […]
The Manuscript Society Manuscript Mondays Can You Teach an Old Dog to Learn New Tricks? Monday, February 3, 2025 8:00 PM Eastern Guest Presenter: Dr. Jason Silverman Moderator: Jay Gaidmore Presentation Description: Dr. Jason Silverman will reflect on a half century of research, writing, and publishing. He will discuss his experiences, humorous and otherwise, from […]
Sponsored by FABS Join us for convivial discussion of books and other materials printed before 1800. This month's topic is "My favorite acquisition of 2024"! No presentation required; just hold it up and talk for up to 5 minutes. To join this group contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org