Registration
Admission for this tour is $30. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.
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Description
In this tour, we’ll connect historical treasures of the Rosenbach collections to the contemporary creative field of Book Arts. We’ll explore what makes a book–and what makes a book unique–by following the evolution of inspired books from a 17th-century volume that doesn’t have a front or back to a 20th-century artist book that offers a three-dimensional take on Rosenbach favorite, Ulysses. Discover the craftsmanship of books, from medieval illumination to letterpress printing, and how these techniques live on in new and exciting ways today.
Interested in making your own books? Check out our upcoming workshop Book Structures in Early America!
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.
See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.