In conjunction with the exhibitions The Movement of Books and Material World, we invite you to make your own “movable” book! Members of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers will guide participants to create a structure known as the Jacob’s ladder, where the text moves as the blocks, held together by string or ribbon, cascade downwards, creating the visual illusion of blocks flipping over one another. It is not only enjoyed by children as a toy, but is also used by book artists for stories where movement is part of the reading process.
October 18, 2024, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers 