Bits and Bobs: An Extraordinary Collection of Artists' Books at the Newberry

Learn about a remarkable collection of artists’ books, recently acquired by the Newberry.
Jill Gage of the Newberry explores an exceptional collection of artists' books gathered over several decades by Robert McCamant, the noted book designer, former president of the American Printing History Association, and longtime graphic designer of the Chicago Reader. Mr. McCamant recently donated parts of this collection to the Newberry. Images from many of the books illustrate this talk.
This program is produced in collaboration with the Caxton Club of Chicago. It is cosponsored by Art Design Chicago and the Chicago Collections Consortium.
SPEAKER
Jill Gage is Custodian of the John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing and Bibliographer for British Literature and History at the Newberry Library.
This event originally took place April 17, 2024 at the Newberry.