Rare Miniature Books Exhibited at Olin Library

Olin Library’s Special Collections & Archives hosted an exhibit, “A World in the Palm of your Hand: The Art of Miniature Books,” April 14. Examining miniature books, which are typically no larger than three inches, the program gave visitors the opportunity to view these treasures in both an exhibit and an open house.

The exhibit was curated by the Miniature Book Society (MBS), an international organization devoted to the appreciation of miniature books. These books are rarely encountered outside the personal collections of libraries or individuals. The event culminated with an address, titled “A Collection in a Shoebox,” by Jim Brogan, vice-president of MBS, and publisher of The Microbibliophile, a bimonthly journal about miniature books and the book arts.

(Photos by Rebecca Goldfarb Terry ‘ 19)