Book Lab

Catalog description

This course explores the book as object, examining how the form of the book shapes its contents. We will take a long historical approach to learn about the medieval scriptorium, the hand press era, the letterpress, and digital printing; we will include practical work in crafting the elements of a book (including parchment- and paper-making; printing; and binding). The course will also explore archival practices, conservation and repair, piracy, collecting, and book selling.