Anatomy of the Book: Book Arts and Archives (Magic of Books)
Join William Kiesel in the PRS Library for an encore presentation of one of his earlier Magic of Books talks!
Anatomy of the Book: Book Arts and Archives
A Lecture by William Kiesel in the PRS Library!
Encore presentation
As the digital age progresses the preservation and care of books takes on an ever-increasing importance for institutional and private libraries. Understanding the anatomy of the book is vital in any preservation efforts, by readers and conservationists alike.
Using volumes in the PRS Library, William Kiesel will exhibit and explain the parts of the book and discuss the techniques, materials and practices surrounding books and book culture. Printing, binding, papermaking and other book arts will be presented as well as a discussion about the distinctions between the benefits of digital 'books' and traditional book technology.
The talk offers insight into deeper understanding of bbooks as objects of preservation and craft, while providing some excellent examples showing off resources the collection PRS Library offers its visitors and researchers.
Ticket price: $22 (in person event only)
Please email events@prs.org or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions.
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- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
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Location
Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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