The Vespiary Book Binding & Book Conservation

If you are lucky enough to be close to New York City and the MOMA, there is a book-related exhibit that looks worth checking out called Book/////Shelf.  From the website:

Artworks in the shape of books are difficult to categorize.  The Museum of Modern Art’s collection and Library are rich in works by artists who tackle the idea of books by stretching the conventions of the medium.

They mention that Duchamp’s Box in a Valise is the grandaddy work in this exhibit, but do not feature it in their flash exhibit (so I’ve linked to it here).  I will admit that Dada is not my favorite movement of art, but I find the Valise intriguing, something I’d love to be given as a gift (which was Duchamp’s intention, as he gave it to his sister for a wedding gift).  Check out the mini-Duchamp-toilet.