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Up one levelWood Engraving: An Art Lost and Found
From the delicate artwork of Thomas Bewick and William Blake to the cheap illustrations in popular periodicals, wood engraving added depth and interest to millions of published works. Modern master Kent Kessenger's work rounds out this exhibition of the history of wood engraving.
Women Writers: Works From the 17th Century To the Present
Beginning with Aphra Behn in the 1600's to Donna Tartt's 1990's masterpiece, this exhibition explores the works of women authors as represented in the Rare Book & Texana Collections. First, signed, special, and rare editions of the works of important women are showcased.
Victorian Bookbinding: Innovation and Extravagance, 1820-1910
The collision of 19th century industrial development and mechanization with Victorian love of decoration and design resulted in an explosion of artistic expression in the field of bookbindings. This exhibition highlights examples from the Rare Book & Texana Collections.
South Of The Border
Facsimiles of Aztec and Mayan codices, early explorers' reports, works on law, history, art, costume, and geography all show how Central and South America captured the attention of Europe. This exhibition highlights important materials from the Rare Book & Texana Collections.
Pop-Up and Movable Books: A Tour Through Their History
"Please Sir, Might I have Some More?" This was the reaction to our online exhibition "The Wonderful World of Pop-Up and Movable Books". So, this second website highlights more examples from our collections, and shows the skill and artistry of those talented men and women who cause the pictures to leap from the pages.
The Great Menagerie: The Wonderful World of Pop-Up and Movable Books, 1811-1996
Paper dolls of the 1810's, the wicked wolf attacking an 1890's Red Riding Hood, and a myriad of creatures leaping from the pages to delight children of all ages. This online exhibition highlights movable and pop-up books from the Weaver Juvenile Collections.
Edible Books Festival
"Chocolate is life" - so said Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, whose life and work are celebrated by the Edible Books Festival. Artistry, creativity, and books combine in this annual event, held on or around April 1st every year. This site gives more information on the festival and has links to past entries.
ArtistsBooks
Going beyond pages in covers, artists' books explore the book as art object. Every other year, the Friends of the UNT Libraries sponsors an Artists' Books Competition to promote the creativity and talent of UNT students, and to help raise awareness of the Rare Book & Texana Collections holdings of Artists' Books.