Registration

• Admission for this tour is $30. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.

• Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email rsvp@rosenbach.org.

• Registration opens for Delancey Society members on Friday, June 13, for Rosenbach members on Friday, June 20, and for the general public on Friday, June 27. Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Description

In this tour, we’ll connect historical treasures of the Rosenbach collections to the contemporary creative field of Book Arts. We’ll explore what makes a book–-and what makes a book unique–-by following the evolution of inspired books, from a 17th-century volume that doesn’t have a front or back, to a 20th-century artist book that offers a three-dimensional take on a Rosenbach favorite: Ulysses. Discover the craftsmanship of books, from medieval illumination to letterpress printing, and how these techniques live on in new and exciting ways today. 

Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach

Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.

See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.