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. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book societys annual miniature book competition. Generally, a miniature book is a book whose dimensions measures 3 inches or less. Jan 10, 2017 the university of california, riverside library will host the magic of miniature books exhibit jan.
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. All rentals include exhibit components, shipping and handling both ways, setup instructions, and a press kit. The womens museum has produced a variety of travelling exhibits suitable for display at your school, library, or organization. Every year the society adds new treasures, as well as restoring and preserving ones already in its collection. Dawson, cleveland public library ohio center for the book, cleveland public library, 325 superior avenue, cleveland, oh 44114. Two university of alabama students from the school of library and information studies book arts program entered the 2011 competition.
Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd sommerfeld amy e. The national quilt museums main gallery is made up of quilts from the museums own collection. The miniature book society is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1983 by the state of ohio. 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. Wes siegrist discussing the history of miniature art at the r. Interested in introducing others to tiny tomes or need visual support for a book fair or class. By chris wolak on may 20, 2016 2 what do you call a book thats no more than three inches tall.
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. Though the works are tiny, the crowds are huge noted george ann bissett, executive director of dfac. Miniature books take over the library new york society. Sizing up small books news tuscaloosa news tuscaloosa, al.
Tour schedule sites smithsonian institution traveling. Dormans box for the national building museum exhibit. 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. Membership in the miniature book society is open to all who. 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. Miniature book exhibit alabama center for the book the. 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. The miniature book society has a traveling exhibit designed to introduce people to the world of miniature read more. 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.
On the first floor of the library, the books come from the special collections and university archives scua section of the rivera library. Gorgas library on the university of alabama campus will play host to the miniature book societys national traveling exhibit from wednesday, feb. Exhibits and displays a peek into special collections and. Every year the miniature book society conducts an international miniature book competition. Miniature books take over the library new york society library. Have a question or would like more information about. Weve teamed up with the miniature book society mbs to bring you a traveling exhibit of intrepid little books. Traveling miniature book exhibit to stop at uas gorgas. 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. Miniature book society newsletter 1989 january page 1. It has been fully booked through 2001 and there are prospects for 2002. Mbs created this exhibit in 1987 in order to promote knowledge of miniature books. Traveling exhibits are easy to reserve, and easy to display. 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.
Come meet the local collector, todd sommerfeld as he talks on miniature books. Have a question or would like more information about the miniature book society, look here. The ala public programs office coordinates traveling exhibitions for libraries across the country. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book society s annual miniature book competition. The exhibit featured new works on a rotating basis every 45 years with the participants featured on the pages linked below. Back calendar traveling exhibit the conclave book competition back miniature book. November 2, 2015 by melanie duke exhibits and displays. Brogan, coordinator of the miniature book societys traveling exhibit, said in an email. Aug 10, 2016 when your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small. Collection of miniature books displayed at public library. Typically it moves around the country all year long, about two months in each exhibit location, then it is displayed at the annual mbs. The miniature artists of america traveling exhibition. Popular because they were easily carried or concealed, these historic books range from tiny thumb bibles to illustrated nursery rhymes.
Mbs is an international, nonprofit organization 501c6 chartered in 1983 in ohio and incorporated in the state of delaware. San diego public library, dove library, carlsbad, love library, san diego state university. The miniature book society created a national traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as. 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 conclave, university of san diego, kensington branch library, san diego and the international printing museum, carson, ca. These exhibits are highly informative and inspiring, and whether it be womens history month, or your organization wants to explore deeper. A mo willems exhibition, organized by the eric carle museum of picture book art.
The body of evidence showcases the evidence of human evolution. Some aficionados collect slightly larger books while others specialize in even smaller sizes. The university of alabama capstone international center will celebrate the 26th annual sakura festival in. Standards for what may be termed a miniature rather than just a small book have changed through time. The rest of the collection is housed in our temperature and humidity controlled vault.
Bring your best pair of reading glasses youll need them. 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 books now on display at rivera library highlander. Youll find two cases in the first floor reference room, and one across from the elevator on the second floor. A traveling exhibit of 125 of the society s rare miniatures was stranded in new orleans for several months after hurricane katrina hit. Nov 11, 2019 a mo willems art and play exhibit is a special combination of the pigeon comes to indianapolis. To see the cover of any book, please ask and i will send you a scan by email. Miniature book society has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. When your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small. A mo willems art and play exhibit is a special combination of the pigeon comes to indianapolis. The classic miniature book is about 3by3 inches and can be read with the naked eye. It is a bounded book that the dimensions of either three or four inches. 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.
At any given time, 5060 of these quilts are on display in the gallery for the public to view. Exhibitions at the newyork historical society are made possible by dr. 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. Miniature book society newsletter 1989 january page 1 unt. Miniature book society traveling exhibit leatherby libraries. Many collectors consider nineteenthcentury and earlier books of 4 inches to fit in the category. Te mbs has had a traveling exhibit for about 20 years, brogan said. 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.
The exhibit is sponsored by university libraries and the alabama center for the 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. A few books from the collection of the miniature book society. In fact, the only real difference between a fullsized book and a miniature one is size. When your dream house is a dollhouse, no space is too small npr. For centuries, individuals have been collecting miniature books. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by todd. Uas gorgas library offers exhibit of miniature books.
A traveling exhibit of 125 of the societys rare miniatures was stranded in new orleans for several months after hurricane katrina hit. The miniature book societys national traveling exhibit is on display on the second floor of the amelia. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. The miniature book society was founded in 1983 with the intent to stimulate and sustain interest in 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 book society newsletter 2000 october page 10. Its purposes are to sustain an interest in all phases of miniature books. 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. The societys signature members represent a broad international constituency and a variety. All books are in very good or better condition unless otherwise noted. 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. The traveling exhibit has been in operation for 21 years and. As part of the event, the miniature book societys traveling exhibit will also be on display at the central library from sept. Books which are 1 inch or less in size are referred to as microminis.
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. In addition, the library has a collection of more than 200 miniature books, many of which are on display in the wangenheim room. The society s signature members represent a broad international constituency and a variety of artistic mediums and styles of fine art in little. Just click on the title and browsecatalogs may take a few seconds to load, please be patient. My grandma is a member of of the miniature book society. Here you will find my most recent ecatalogs and also some specialty catalogs. Miniature book society traveling exhibit and lecture by. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the miniature book societys annual competition. Exhibits and displays a peek into special collections.
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. A traveling exhibit welcome to the iowa center for the books traveling history of the book exhibit. Currently, the museum has over 600 quilts in our collection. Articles about the miniature book society, its members, and various happenings in the world of miniature books. 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. Miniature books have a long and interesting history, with the earliest miniatures created. Wine and hors doeuvres will be served and live music will be. Need to connect with bookmakers, dealers, printers or others in the book world, look here. Miniature art society of florida dunedin fine art center.
My love of books and reading came from my grandma and my mom, they have always loved books. The university of california, riverside library will host the magic of miniature books exhibit jan. 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. A digital exhibit of the miniature books in the university of missouri division of special collections. Nov 02, 2015 miniature book society has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. Its purpose is to facilitate interest in all facets of miniature books by providing a forum for the exchange of information about them. 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 miniature artists of america was founded in 1985 in clearwater, fl, usa to recognize outstanding professional miniature artists exhibiting within the united states. Mar 02, 2012 in fact, the only real difference between a fullsized book and a miniature one is size.
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