Library hosts special workshop, ‘History & Art of Western Book,’ Thursday
The George Fox library invites you to “The History & Art of the Western Book,” a workshop led by Isaiah Cox, an antiquarian book collector, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the MLRC’s 101 and 103 study rooms.
The workshop will discuss the development of the book from the 15th to the 21st century, and will include real examples from across seven centuries. Topics will include …
- Medieval manuscripts and the role of Christian monasteries and scribes in the dissemination of information
- Renaissance-era ecclesiastical manuscript production
- The introduction of the printing press and early books
- The craftsmanship of binding, and more
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to examine manuscripts and books. The workshop is open to all students and employees. Contact Susan Richie (srichie@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.