Join us for an in-conversation event with the curator's of Senate House Library's current exhibition 'Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound. Th event will include an intrduction to the exhibition, how material was selected and presented, collections of 'spineless' material beyond those on display and a chance to ask questions about the curation of the exhibtion.
About the Exhibition
So-called ‘spineless wonders’ are publications that are stapled, sewn, folded or a single sheet. They do not have a spine, so fall outside the traditional definition of a book. They are ephemeral, fragile and often not intended to last.
These works have value for social history, political movements and cultural and creative expression. They present another view of history and have survived thanks to people who have recognised their importance.
From political pamphlets and manifestos to popular prints and limited-edition artists’ works, the physical appearance and methods of production are as varied as the subject matter.
Spineless Wonders explores the riches held in Senate House Library’s collections. The works reveal diverse stories, from the global and collective to the local and personal, spanning 500 years of printing.
Find out more here: https://www.london.ac.uk/about/services/senate-house-library/exhibitions/spineless-wonders
Part of the Spineless Wonders Network.
