Books as Objects: From Antiquity to Modernity

Tue Jun 04 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm UTC-04:00

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library - 5th floor Arts Department | Toronto

Arts Department of the Toronto Reference Library
Publisher/HostArts Department of the Toronto Reference Library
Books as Objects: From Antiquity to Modernity
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A talk about the history of bookbinding and artist books with samples from Special Collections and Rare Materials.
About this Event

This is a two-part talk in collaboration with Special Collections and Rare Books. Learn about the history of bookbinding that includes a unique specimen from the 1400s, as well as other handmade books from the Sherlock Conan Doyle collection. Following the presentation is an overview of artist books using examples from the Arts Department collections.

This is a part of the Books as Objects series hosted by the Arts Department:

June 1 – Bookbinding Workshop

June 4 – From Antiquity to Modernity Talk

June 11 – Cyanotype/ Marbling Workshop

June 18 – Marbling/ Cyanotype Workshop

June 25 – Folded Book Workshop

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library - 5th floor Arts Department, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

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