Oftentimes, we are preoccupied with the contents of a book rather than the book itself. The phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is preached as a metaphorical reminder not to be quick to judge ...

Join us at the Center for Book Arts to gain hands-on experience in the art and craft of book binding. Presented by PALA. Supported by Pratt Graduate Student Engagement Fund.

The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals. Researchers identified its more distant origin. By Jack Tamisiea Medieval scribes ...

Based in part on materials in the William L. Clements Library. "Glossary": pages [433]-500. Books Will Speak Plain is published at a time when the historical book is at risk of being ignored, put away ...