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Learn about historical book-making tools and processes with hands-on stations where individuals will be able to:

  • imitate type design and type casting using a hand mould
  • assemble moveable type using a composing stick
  • ink and print a book cover on a letterpress
  • fold and bind a quarto booklet to take home

Special guest Kevin M. O'Sullivan, Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts at Texas A&M Cushing Memorial Library, will be in attendance. 

Refreshments will be provided. 

Where:
Willis Library, Room 140

When:
Monday, April 3, 2017 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm

How much:
Free

Sponsor:
UNT Libraries

Event open to:
Open to the public

Website:
Book History Maker Fair

Contacts:
Mandy Rausch
Mandy.Rausch@unt.edu
940-565-2499

Date

April 03, 2017

Location

University of North Texas

1401 W Prairie St
Denton, Texas, United States
76201
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