The grolier club of new york is hosting an exhibition that traces the history of childrens literature as far back as the 1600s. Highlights from her collection are now on display at the grolier club in new york city. The club has an exceptional exhibits program, which features books and prints on a remarkable range of topics and produces outstanding exhibition catalogs. Almanac, written in the style of nuremberg writing masters, diocese of bamberg, c. If you love books, real books, you will probably enjoy whatever exhibits are on offer at the grolier. I was interested in the exhibit because the description made me think about the wnba centennial book women in the literary landscape. The foot book, grolier book club edition hardcover january 1, 1968 by dr.
New exhibition in our ground floor gallery the grolier club. The 275item installationa misleading number, given that some items, like the 42volume set of sherlock holmes mysteries is counted as one piecespans the history of. Grolier club new york city 2020 all you need to know. Jun 07, 2014 but coming upon this photo at the grolier club, as part of a modest but potent exhibition, the power of words and images in a world at war, is startling. Open set, on public view at the grolier club from february 19 to april 25, 2020, is an exhibition based on a competition, the title reflecting the two categories in which binders may competethe open category, in which the artist chooses which book to bind, and the set category, in which all participants bind the same book. Poe rarities on exhibit fine books and collections.
Jan 18, 2017 saenz agreed to loan the codex to the grolier club for the exhibition, which lasted three months and drew widespread attention. Seuss author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The grolier club is arguably the most famous book club in our country. Mar 15, 2019 one that serious bibliophiles should not miss is the grolier clubs exhibition of pat pistners miniature bindings and books, now on view in the second floor gallery. Historical perspectives new yorks grolier club to exhibit a collection of rare horological books and artifacts. The show generated much interest in european poster artists, and at the same time sparked a debate on the finer qualities of european art over american. Founded in 1884, the grolier club is a private club dedicated to the book arts. Check the grolier club website for hours and directions. Duke university library exhibits events five hundred. A grolier club exhibition explores 500 years of women as scientists, midwives, writers, activists, undertakers and more. While candidates for membership must be nominated and meet certain criteria in order. A heavilyillustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition. New york exhibit celebrates childrens books youtube. The quest for precision, that will feature a collection of rare horological books, with some dating to.
Founded in january 1884, it is the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. Second floor gallery exhibition 512020 the grolier club. Two years later, coe published the codex in the catalogue for the grolier club exhibit. Dec 11, 2019 online exhibit print catalogue available for purchase via oak knoll books grolier club exhibit and events new york, ny this exhibit will travel to be on display at the grolier club in new york, ny, december 11, 2019 through february 8, 2020. Scott clemons, one of the curators of the grolier clubs spring exhibit celebrating aldus manutius, the pioneering italian printer, sees a clear link between the riskitalltowinbig culture of northern california and the sector of renaissance italy that aldus inhabited. A world war ii exhibition at the grolier club the new york. This unusual literary theme is explored in the exhibition they also wrote childrens books, on view in the grolier clubs second floor gallery from march 4 through may 2, 2020. Their first inhouse book, volume 1 in the exhibit format series, was this is the american earth, published in 1960. Manuscripts, books, bindings, prints, and documents, 12th21st century, a wideranging survey of the book arts of france, covering a thousand years of artistic achievements, from medieval and renaissance illuminated manuscripts to artists books and designer book bindings of the current generation. Grolier clubs most popular book is a classified list of early american bookplates. Founded in 1884 as a cooperative reference library for the club s bibliophile membership, the grolier club library today welcomes any qualified researcher needing to explore this focused research collection of more than 100,000 volumes on the art and history of the book. Feb 01, 2015 the grolier club of new york is hosting an exhibition that traces the history of childrens literature as far back as the 1600s. Jan 03, 2019 we encourage you to plan to put some time on your schedule to visit the exhibit, as it will certainly be a onceinalifetime event to view so many tomes across such a wide perspective of time and importance. Book collector susan jaffe tane on her unrivaled collection of edgar allan poe and her new exhibit at new yorks grolier club by a.
The grolier club, located on east 60th street in manhattan, is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and graphic art. Feb 19, 2020 a littleknown and unexpected aspect of 20 th century literature is the delightful discovery that some wellknown authors also wrote one or more childrens books. In aldus era, the average printing press went out of business. Online exhibit print catalogue available for purchase via oak knoll books grolier club exhibit and events new york, ny this exhibit will travel to be on display at the grolier club in new york, ny, december 11, 2019 through february 8, 2020. The exhibition at the grolier club, the oldest booklovers society in the u. Miniature books at grolier club put on a mighty show. The exhibition, curated by pistner and jan storm van.
After its premiere at duke, the exhibit will travel to new york city and be on display at the grolier club, americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles, december 11, 2019 february 8, 2020. A legacy more lasting than bronze, curated by grolier president g. Type directors club is proud to be a cosponsor of the zapf centennial symposium at the grolier club in new york city on wednesday, march 20, 2019, and everyone is invited to attend. The naturalist martha maxwell, perhaps the first female naturalist to shoot. A commemorative three and onehalf inch bronze medallion honoring whitmans 200th birthday has been specially commissioned from sculptor marc mellon. Patricia pistner to showcase rare texts and bindings at. In recent weeks, the grolier club has been home to an exhibit celebrating the books that have been shaping young minds and sparking imaginations for generations. Founded in 1884, the grolier club is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. New yorks walt whitman grolier club, 2019, a book based on the exhibition with text by ms. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the club s objective is to promote the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on. But coming upon this photo at the grolier club, as part of a modest but potent exhibition, the power of words and images in a world at war, is startling. Additional information and directions are available at. Books by grolier club author of a classified list of early. Grolier club exhibition families lafayette college.
A littleknown and unexpected aspect of 20 th century literature is the delightful discovery that some wellknown authors also wrote one or more childrens books. Authenticating the oldest book in the americas yalenews. The overlooked history of women at work the new york times. Duke university library exhibits introduction five.
An exhibition at the grolier club over the centuries, writers and illustrators have used the alphabet to categorize and enumerate ideas and concepts, to amuse, and, of course, to teach and read. American antiquarian society exhibit at the grolier club. The organization, which was founded in 1884 by new york bibliophiles. Mar 07, 2019 about 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. Grolier club in new york grolier club 47 e 60th st, new. Northampton resident documents 500 years of womens work. This is not the grolier clubs first manutius exhibit. Sponsored by the grolier club, the exhibit included one hundred posters and book covers, mostly french. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper. The quest for precision, that will feature a collection of rare horological books, with some dating to as far back as the 15th century. The debate over its authenticity revved into high gear. Grolier club has 1 books on goodreads with 24 ratings. A reconstruction of the exhibit of 100 books famous in english literature, originally held in new york, 1903, on the occasion of the clubs visit to the lilly library, indiana university, may 1, 1963.
We encourage you to plan to put some time on your schedule to visit the exhibit, as it will certainly be a onceinalifetime event to view so many tomes across such a wide perspective of time and importance. Faith salie finds that even though these classic books were. In pursuit of a vision will be on view at the grolier club, 47 east 60th street, new york, from september 12 november 17, 2012. The grolier club is one of those small treasures of new york. This unusual literary theme is explored in the exhibition they also wrote childrens books, on view in the grolier club s second floor gallery from march 4 through may 2, 2020. This special event has been organized by the grolier committee on modern fine printing. Exhibit opening program tuesday, december 11, 2019, 6. The grolier club is a private club and society of bibliophiles in new york city. Sep 28, 2019 an exhibition at the grolier club over the centuries, writers and illustrators have used the alphabet to categorize and enumerate ideas and concepts, to amuse, and, of course, to teach and read. Founded in 1884, this club for book collectors is a solemn, learned, even patrician space. Art in the letter and other scrawls from the collection of claudia straussschulsonjanuary 8 february 22, 2020 considered as both a letter with art and an artwork with text, each letter in claudia straussschulsons illustrated letter collection conveys meaning more effectively than words alone. The grolier club of new york, 47 e 60th st, new york, ny 2020. Two exhibits welcome visitors to the grolier club, located at 47 east 60th st. The grolier club of new york 47 e 60th st, new york, new york 10022 rated 4.
One of the exhibit spaces i keep an eye on is the grolier club, which currently has an exhibit called five hundred years of womens work. About 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. Five hundred years of womens work will be on exhibit february 28 june 15, 2019 at duke university libraries. Founded in 1884 by book lovers for the literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of the book.
Club staff will be available to answer questions via email. Through april 25, the ground floor gallery hosts aldus manutius. The grolier club exhibit originated at the david m. Go inside the grolier club on a tour of the latest. I was interested in the exhibit because the description made me think about the wnba centennial book women in. Founded in 1884, the grolier club of new york is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. Open set, on public view at the grolier club from february 19 to april 25, 2020, is an exhibition based on a competition, the title reflecting the two categories in which binders may competethe open category, in which the artist chooses which book to bind, and the. Founded in 1884 and named for french renaissance book collector jean grolier, the grolier club is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles. One that serious bibliophiles should not miss is the grolier clubs exhibition of pat pistners miniature bindings and books, now on view in the second floor gallery. Visiting the grolier club 47 east 60 street, new york, ny 10022. Zapf centennial symposium at the grolier club the type. November of 1890 saw the first public exhibit of european posters in america. This fall, new york citys grolier club will be hosting an exhibition, on time.
They are free, easy to access, very well done and seldom crowded. The grolier club 47 east 60th street new york, ny 10022 2128386690. Based on an exhibition held at the grolier club horblit, harrison d. Hanging wooden book bindings used as a prop in a school play. This winter, the grolier club in new york city, the oldest bibliophile society in america, is presenting an exhibition called one hundred books famous in childrens literature. A littleknown and unexpected aspect of 20th century literature is the delightful discovery that some wellknown authors also wrote one or more childrens books. The lisa unger baskin collection introduces baskins collection to the public for the first time. Every book on display fits into the palm of a hand. The exhibit will be open to the public free of charge, monday saturday, 10 a. Devers has written about poe for salon and, and her tin house essay about the houses of edgar allan poe, on the outskirts, received notable distinction in the best american essays 2011.
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