The World of Miniature Books

A collection of miniature books on display.

July 31, 2017-September 29, 2017
Location: Elevator Gallery

Come take a look at some amazing miniature books from our collection. Miniature books are generally less than 75-80mm, or less than 3 inches. Small cuneiform tablets from BCE 4,000 are considered the first miniature books. Today's miniatures are often created by calligraphers, printers, and book artists to demonstrate their skills and expertise. Stop by and check out this fascinating display in the Elevator Gallery on the first floor of Hamilton Library. Acknowledgements: Jean Thoulag, Curator; Kazuko Hioki, Preservation Librarian; Deborah Dunn, Preservation Book Lab; Patricia Polansky, Russian Bibliographer

A photo of 2 small books in the Charlot collection.