Blooks, the Art of Books That Aren't ; Book Objects From the Collection of Mindell Dubansky / Mindell Dubansky

Blooks, the Art of Books That Aren't ; Book Objects From the Collection of Mindell Dubansky / Mindell Dubansky

Books


REF.BC.1819
96 pages; 28 x 23 cm.
2016
Mindell Dubansky
Mindell Dubansky
Paperback; Over 200 full-color illustrations BLOOKS are objects made in the emulation of books, either by hand or commercial manufacture. All over the world, for hundreds of years, people have been making, collecting and presenting book-objects that reflect their devotion and respect for books and for each other. There are countless examples; they include bars, cameras, radios, banks, toys, memorials, food tins, desk accessories, book safes, musical instruments, magic tricks, furniture and jewelry. Blooks embody the same characteristics as books and many take the form of specific titles and book formats. They signify knowledge, education, taste, power, wealth and more. They have been treasured and passed down through the generations, and many thousands reside in private homes, public and private businesses and in museums and libraries around the world. Blooks have been used to celebrate and memorialize important occasions and personal losses and successes. They serve as reminders of memorable visits to important places, as receptacles to hold valuable and practical objects and are the source of great amusement.