Presented By: University Library
Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections, each of them representing binding topics featured in "Suave Mechanicals," the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.
Spanning from 2013 to 2025, "Suave Mechanicals" contains 85 essays, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.
Contributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders, conservators, librarians, curators, catalogers, book artists, collectors, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship, culture, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.
Join us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1, 10am-12pm.
Spanning from 2013 to 2025, "Suave Mechanicals" contains 85 essays, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.
Contributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders, conservators, librarians, curators, catalogers, book artists, collectors, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship, culture, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.
Join us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1, 10am-12pm.
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