BIBLIOGRAPHY
WEEK in New York happens each year at the end of January when the principal
national organizations devoted to bibliography and book history have their
annual meetings. Grolier Club events include:
TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21
At
the Grolier Club: A Panel Discussion on Architectural Pattern Books. Richard
Cheek, curator of the Grolier Club exhibition "Selling the Dwelling: The
Books that Built America's Houses, 1775-2000," will moderate a panel of
speakers on the themes of the current exhibition.
2:00pm
– 4:00pm: more details TBA.
WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 22
At
the Grolier Club: Grolier luncheon and buffet for members and their guests. A
prime Bibliography Week opportunity to talk about books with fellow members.
After lunch, Richard Cheek will speak about the themes of the current public
exhibition, "Selling the Dwelling: The Books that Built America's Houses,
1775 – 2000." Members may attend the lecture without charge, but those
planning also to attend the luncheon (12-2pm) must make reservations in advance
at $35 per person.
Forthcoming Exhibitions
December
11, 2013-February 8, 2014. "Selling the Dwelling: The Books that Built
America's Houses, 1775-2000. Curated by Richard Cheek.
February
19-April 26, 2014. "The Dean of American Printers: Theodore Low De Vinne
and the Art Preservative of All Arts." Curated by Irene Tichenor and
Michael Koenig.
May
14-August 2, 2014. "The Power of Words and Images in a World at War."
Curated by
Kenneth
Rendell.
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