Fixin’ books in the Wild West
I know it’s been a while but I’ve been under the gun to finish a number of projects for the end of my Master’s degree. However, the shed is nearing completion and I’m rarin’ to move in.
A pal of mine in Helena just alerted me to this fascinating book art exhibit that is touring Montana [...]
I hope sometime in the future I get a chance to visit the Donna Seager Gallery in the Bay Area. I subscribe to the gallery openings email list for no other reason than to see photos of beautiful artist’s books. There is a show up now that looks fantastic - Ex Libro.
The [...]
Many of you watching the inauguration may have wished for a closer glimpse of the oft-mentioned Lincoln Bible. Normally held in an undisclosed location by the Library of Congress, it will soon be on display at an exhibit entitled, “And Malice Toward None” that celebrates Lincoln’s 200th birthday starting February 12th.
Many presidents opt to swear [...]
The blogs have been a hoppin’ lately with book and conservation related goodies. Here are some gems from a few of my favorites.
MAKE magazine recently posted a fun set of links about an art installation called “Breathing Books.” It appears that the Arduino mechanism that powers the breathing action caused a bit of a stir [...]
Today marks the reopening of the Smithsonian Museum of American History. If you find yourself lucky enough to be in DC, check out the slate of celebratory events. Along with the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be a firing of a REAL 1812 cannon, a reading of the Gettysburg Address by Gen. Colin Powell and lots [...]
Sorry folks: grad school = fewer posts. I’m currently pursuing my Master’s of Information and Library Science at the University of Washington, and class resumed for me last week. Bear with me. It just means that you’ll likely be innundated with posts during the holidays.
During my stay in Seattle, the NYT featured an article whose [...]
I just quickly wanted to share a unique archive with you on this day of remembrance.
StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening.
By recording the stories of our lives with the people we care about, we experience our history, hopes, and humanity. Since 2003, tens [...]
Looks like digitization projects in Timbuktu have made the New York Times again. Kevin over at Library Preservation had a post last year regarding efforts by various African governments to digitize the sea of rare books floating around the once and future intellectual hub of the African continent. This article focuses on the [...]
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 [...]
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