The LiberART workshop invites participants to delve into the fascinating concept of books' multiple lives. This special event, part of Book Week, focuses on transforming second-hand books and those from bookcrossing into dynamic entities. Learn about creative re-bindings and discover how books can gain new value, rarity, and historical depth, transcending the passage of time.
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LiberART is a didactic workshop celebrating Book Week, exploring the 'second and third lives' of books through repurposing and bookcrossing. Participants will discover how re-binding and shared reading can imbue books with new value, rarity, and history, allowing them to transcend time.
As part of the Semana del Libro (Book Week) celebrations, the LiberART workshop invites participants to explore the fascinating concept of the multiple lives of books. This event focuses on second-hand books and those circulated through bookcrossing, transforming them into dynamic entities that can overcome the passage of time. Through creative re-encounters, such as novel re-bindings that add rarity, value, and historical depth, the workshop aims to highlight how books can be given new meaning and continued relevance. This activity is designed to foster an appreciation for the enduring nature of literature and the ways in which books can be preserved and reinvented. Participants will engage with the idea of books as living objects, capable of accumulating stories and significance beyond their initial publication and use. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, April 24th, at 5:30 PM, and requires prior registration via email.
Prior registration is required for this workshop. Interested participants should register by emailing [email protected].
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