The current exhibition Many Littles Make a Much: A Selection of Miniature Books from Drexel University’s Special Collection has been on display for a couple of weeks now, and has received a fair share of admiration.

A reception for the show is planned for July 22.  Watch this space for more details.

In addition to the physical exhibition, an online version is now available.

For more information about this exhibition, future exhibitions or to see miniature books, contact the archives.

Next time you swing by the Lower Level of Hagerty Library, be sure to check out the Drexel University’s Special Collection exhibition: “Many Littles Make a Much” — a collection of miniature books.

The exhibition cases have recently been moved to make room for the periodicals, now also located in the Lower Level. The exhibition is now along the north wall.

Be sure to pass by often to see new exhibitions as they happen!

For more information about the Special Collection, contact the University Archives.

The first in a continuing series of exhibitions to highlight Drexel University’s Special Collection is now up!

“Many Littles Make a Much: A Selection of Miniature Books from Drexel University’s Special Collection”

All the books in this show measure three or fewer inches in any dimension, and represent a cross-section of the world of miniature books. The show spans books from practical mini-dictionaries on one end, to a conceptually-driven sculptural mini-book.

In addition to drawing attention to the varied collection housed at Drexel, the show explores the tension the small structures necessitate between form and content. The authors, artists and publishers who created these books display the highest level of printing dexterity as they balance the art and craft of the miniature book.

Miniature Books on display at W.W. Hagerty Library

Detail photo of two miniature books in the exhibition at W. W. Hagerty Library