The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book society s annual miniature book competition. To promote knowledge of these tiny treasures, the miniature book society has created a national traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. Wes siegrist discussing the history of miniature art at the r. Uas gorgas library offers exhibit of miniature books.
A traveling exhibit of 125 of the society s rare miniatures was stranded in new orleans for several months after hurricane katrina hit. It has been fully booked through 2001 and there are prospects for 2002. Need to connect with bookmakers, dealers, printers or others in the book world, look here. Miniature books have a long and interesting history, with the earliest miniatures created. The miniature book society was founded in 1983 with the intent to stimulate and sustain interest in miniature books. Traveling exhibits are easy to reserve, and easy to display. The rest of the collection is housed in our temperature and humidity controlled vault. Promoting the history and fascination of miniature books, the miniature book society has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. These exhibits are highly informative and inspiring, and whether it be womens history month, or your organization wants to explore deeper. All rentals include exhibit components, shipping and handling both ways, setup instructions, and a press kit. October 20, 2012 october, 20 introduction according to the miniature book society, a miniature book in the united states is usually considered to be one which is no more than three inches in height, width, or thickness. Articles about the miniature book society, its members, and various happenings in the world of miniature books.
Description miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd sommerfeld handson discussion and presentation of miniature books by northern ohio bibliophilic society and the miniature book society. Miniature book society newsletter 1989 january page 1. Dawson, cleveland public library ohio center for the book, cleveland public library, 325 superior avenue, cleveland, oh 44114. Artists working in miniature pursue a specialized art, unique and distinct among all others that entered the broad world of art as a new genre in the early 16th century. My grandma is a member of of the miniature book society. When your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small. Miniature book society conclave, university of san diego, kensington branch library, san diego and the international printing museum, carson, ca. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd sommerfeld amy e.
Every year the miniature book society conducts an international miniature book competition. Collection of miniature books displayed at public library. It could be spotted among about 150 tiny tomes given enough of a squint in the exhibit the world of miniature books, a traveling exhibit from the miniature book society, at the columbus. The miniature book society announces that the 2014 miniature book society conclave xxxii will be held in boston, massachusetts on friday, august 15, 2014 through monday, august 18, 2014. Just click on the title and browsecatalogs may take a few seconds to load, please be patient. Brogan, coordinator of the miniature book societys traveling exhibit, said in an email. Sizing up small books news tuscaloosa news tuscaloosa, al. Miniature books have a long and interesting history, with the earliest miniatures created approximately 4,000 years ago in mesopotamia, said cherry williams, the director of distinctive collections at ucr libraries.
Miniature book society traveling exhibit leatherby libraries. A mo willems art and play exhibit is a special combination of the pigeon comes to indianapolis. As part of the event, the miniature book societys traveling exhibit will also be on display at the central library from sept. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd sommerfeld handson discussion and presentation of miniature books by northern ohio bibliophilic society and the miniature book society. It is a bounded book that the dimensions of either three or four inches. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. The exhibit is the result of a creative collaboration between the iowa center for the book a program of iowa library services and affiliate of the center for the book in the library of congress and the university of iowa. Tour schedule sites smithsonian institution traveling. Two university of alabama students from the school of library and information studies book arts program entered the 2011 competition. A few books from the collection of the miniature book society. Nov 02, 2015 miniature book society has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples.
Standards for what may be termed a miniature rather than just a small book have changed through time. All books are in very good or better condition unless otherwise noted. Exhibits and displays a peek into special collections. Some aficionados collect slightly larger books while others specialize in even smaller sizes. Its purpose is to facilitate interest in all facets of miniature books by providing a forum for the exchange of information about them. Dormans box for the national building museum exhibit.
Membership in the miniature book society is open to all who. Books which are 1 inch or less in size are referred to as microminis. In addition, the library has a collection of more than 200 miniature books, many of which are on display in the wangenheim room. Miniature book society has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. The traveling exhibit has been in operation for 21 years and. Though the works are tiny, the crowds are huge noted george ann bissett, executive director of dfac. The exhibit featured new works on a rotating basis every 45 years with the participants featured on the pages linked below. The classic miniature book is about 3by3 inches and can be read with the naked eye. Interested in introducing others to tiny tomes or need visual support for a book fair or class.
Miniature books now on display at rivera library highlander. The miniature book society created a national traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as. Aug 10, 2016 when your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small. November 2, 2015 by melanie duke exhibits and displays. The miniature book societys national traveling exhibit is on display on the second floor of the amelia. The society s signature members represent a broad international constituency and a variety of artistic mediums and styles of fine art in little. Currently, the museum has over 600 quilts in our collection. Typically it moves around the country all year long, about two months in each exhibit location, then it is displayed at the annual mbs. Have a question or would like more information about. Traveling miniature book exhibit to stop at uas gorgas. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by. The university of alabama capstone international center will celebrate the 26th annual sakura festival in. The miniature artists of america was founded in 1985 in clearwater, fl, usa to recognize outstanding professional miniature artists exhibiting within the united states. A traveling exhibit welcome to the iowa center for the books traveling history of the book exhibit.
Miniature book society newsletter 2000 october page 10. The ala public programs office coordinates traveling exhibitions for libraries across the country. Gorgas library on the university of alabama campus will play host to the miniature book societys national traveling exhibit from wednesday, feb. Weve teamed up with the miniature book society mbs to bring you a traveling exhibit of intrepid little books. It always seems like an invasion albeit a small one when the miniature art society of floridas annual competition opens for exhibit at the dunedin fine art center as it does sunday, january 19 th february 9 th, 2014. Popular because they were easily carried or concealed, these historic books range from tiny thumb bibles to illustrated nursery rhymes. The societys signature members represent a broad international constituency and a variety.
With the arrival of the digital age, the maa te contained everything pertaining to the society on dvds, including the book modern masters of miniature art in america that celebrated the maas 25th anniversary in 2010. For centuries, individuals have been collecting miniature books. Have a question or would like more information about the miniature book society, look here. A mo willems exhibition, organized by the eric carle museum of picture book art. Every year the society adds new treasures, as well as restoring and preserving ones already in its collection.
The exhibit includes many weird and unusual types of books, including a single sheet of 258 x 7 mm paper on which the lords prayer has been micrographically inscribed in black ink. Exhibits and displays a peek into special collections and. San diego public library, dove library, carlsbad, love library, san diego state university. To see the cover of any book, please ask and i will send you a scan by email. The university of california, riverside library will host the magic of miniature books exhibit jan. Agnes hsutang and oscar tang, the saunders trust for american history, the new york city department of cultural affairs, and the new york state council on the arts with the support of governor andrew cuomo and the new york state legislature. Jan 10, 2017 the university of california, riverside library will host the magic of miniature books exhibit jan. On the first floor of the library, the books come from the special collections and university archives scua section of the rivera library. Back calendar traveling exhibit the conclave book competition back miniature book. The original traveling exhibit was created in 1987 by frank anderson and james yarnell, and that display traveled throughout the united states until 2004 when a new display was created. Wine and hors doeuvres will be served and live music will be.
Here you will find my most recent ecatalogs and also some specialty catalogs. I value my book collection because my books always make me happy, it is important to have a collection of books, and i love having an actual book. Exhibitions at the newyork historical society are made possible by dr. The traveling exhibit was created by the miniature book society to introduce contemporary miniature books to audiences across the country in order to generate interest in and to educate the general public about miniature books. Today, most collectors consider a book to be miniature only if it is 3 inches or smaller in height, width, and thickness, particularly in the united states. Miniature art society of florida dunedin fine art center. When your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small npr. Come meet the local collector, todd sommerfeld as he talks on miniature books. Miniature book exhibit alabama center for the book the. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book societys annual competition.
The miniature book society has a traveling exhibit designed to introduce people to the world of miniature read more. Miniature books take over the library new york society. Youll find two cases in the first floor reference room, and one across from the elevator on the second floor. Te mbs has had a traveling exhibit for about 20 years, brogan said. Mbs created this exhibit in 1987 in order to promote knowledge of miniature books. Miniature book society newsletter 1989 january page 1 unt. The miniature artists of america traveling exhibition. Libraries hosting traveling exhibitions present many related public programs, including lectures by scholars, panel discussions, book and film discussion series, school and college class tours and curriculum activities, essay contests, and concerts. Nov 11, 2019 a mo willems art and play exhibit is a special combination of the pigeon comes to indianapolis. Miniature books take over the library new york society library. The purpose of the competition is to encourage publishers to make new books, to provide collectors with new books to acquire and to foster innovative book technique and creativity. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book societys annual miniature book competition. At any given time, 5060 of these quilts are on display in the gallery for the public to view. Though the works are tiny, the crowds are huge noted george ann.
Many collectors consider nineteenthcentury and earlier books of 4 inches to fit in the category. The earliest piece of block printing to which an accurate date can be ascribeda japanese wooden block print from about 770 adis a miniature scroll and part of the lilly librarys collections. A digital exhibit of the miniature books in the university of missouri division of special collections. By chris wolak on may 20, 2016 2 what do you call a book thats no more than three inches tall. Artists included in the 19911994 traveling exhibition artists included in the 19891991 traveling exhibition artists included in the 1989 colorworks exhibition artists included in the 1988 inaugural exhibition maa exhibitions overview miniature art is often described as fine original art done in small scale. Mar 02, 2012 in fact, the only real difference between a fullsized book and a miniature one is size. The second component is held on the fourth floor, which contains the traveling portion of the exhibit and is being hosted on behalf of the miniature book society mbs. Miniature book society traveling exhibit miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd sommerfeld this handson discussion and presentation of miniature books will be hosted by the northern ohio bibliophilic society and the miniature book society. Generally, a miniature book is a book whose dimensions measures 3 inches or less. In fact, the only real difference between a fullsized book and a miniature one is size. Its purposes are to sustain an interest in all phases of miniature books. The miniature book society is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1983 by the state of ohio.
The national quilt museums main gallery is made up of quilts from the museums own collection. My love of books and reading came from my grandma and my mom, they have always loved books. A traveling exhibit of 125 of the societys rare miniatures was stranded in new orleans for several months after hurricane katrina hit. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd. The body of evidence showcases the evidence of human evolution. The exhibit is sponsored by university libraries and the alabama center for the book.
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