From now until January 30, 2011, the Central Library at Lafayette Square will be featuring a rare book exhibit entitled "The Ideal Book--William Morris and the Kelmscott Press."
The exhibit will feature several books that were produced or influenced by Morris' famous Kelmscott Press. Morris was a 19th century craftsman, writer and poet who made great contributions to the revival of printing in the late 1800s. Though he is often remembered for his home furnishing and décor store, Morris & Co., Morris also was the founder of the Kelmscott Press, which was responsible for printing limited-edition, hand crafted books of the highest quality.
The books on display at the Central Library convey some of the stunning artwork that was created during the printing process. One of the most famous examples of Morris' efforts, the Kelmscott Chaucer printed in 1896, will be on display at the exhibit. This edition is considered to be the greatest publication issued by a modern private press.
In addition to Kelmscott's works, the display will feature several books from other presses that were influenced by Morris. Some are local presses, including the Roycroft of East Aurora and Aries of Eden. Other notable books included in the exhibit are the Doves Press English Bible, An Endeavor Towards the Teaching of John Ruskin and William Morris and Spenser's Faerie Queene. The exhibit will also have a background that features the history of the Kelmscott Press and Morris himself, as well as contributing artists such as Edward Burne-Jones.
This exhibit is free and open to the public during the Central Library's regular hours. The Library is located at 1 Lafayette Square. For more information on the Morris exhibit, visit the Library's website.
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The exhibit will feature several books that were produced or influenced by Morris' famous Kelmscott Press. Morris was a 19th century craftsman, writer and poet who made great contributions to the revival of printing in the late 1800s. Though he is often remembered for his home furnishing and décor store, Morris & Co., Morris also was the founder of the Kelmscott Press, which was responsible for printing limited-edition, hand crafted books of the highest quality.
The books on display at the Central Library convey some of the stunning artwork that was created during the printing process. One of the most famous examples of Morris' efforts, the Kelmscott Chaucer printed in 1896, will be on display at the exhibit. This edition is considered to be the greatest publication issued by a modern private press.
In addition to Kelmscott's works, the display will feature several books from other presses that were influenced by Morris. Some are local presses, including the Roycroft of East Aurora and Aries of Eden. Other notable books included in the exhibit are the Doves Press English Bible, An Endeavor Towards the Teaching of John Ruskin and William Morris and Spenser's Faerie Queene. The exhibit will also have a background that features the history of the Kelmscott Press and Morris himself, as well as contributing artists such as Edward Burne-Jones.
This exhibit is free and open to the public during the Central Library's regular hours. The Library is located at 1 Lafayette Square. For more information on the Morris exhibit, visit the Library's website.
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