See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Book historian Ada Palmer presents real books and manuscripts from the 15th-18th centuries.
Long Description:
See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Ada Palmer is a specialist in Renaissance history and the history of books and writing. She will present real books and manuscripts from the 15th through 18th centuries, and discuss their materials, production and history. This is your chance to touch parchment, vellum, papyrus and early paper, to examine Renaissance handwriting and marginalia, and to learn about how the evolving media in which information has moved throughout history have affected and accelerated historical change.
Event Type:
SEM - Seminar
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
36
Age Required:
Teen (13+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)