This pathfinder is to inspire, inform, and educate MFA candidates and others with a passion for printing and books. "Of making many books, there is no end." (Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12, Verse 12).

October 21, 2008

Crown Library Holdings

     The Rebecca Crown Library at Dominican University of River Forest Illinois has a rich collection of books about books and book printing and history. The presence of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican assures a far reaching range of titles in the book arts. 
     Subject headings for a search can include: Early printed books, Printing  -- History – Europe (or country, region, period of your choice), Book industries and trade, Printing--Social aspects, Manuscripts, General  -- Art – Typography, Publishing, Publishing – History –General – General, Technology & Engineering – Technical & Manufacturing Industries and Trades, Gutenberg, Johan, 1397-1468, Bookbinding.