Judging a Book by its Cover

<p><!-- wp:heading --></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fine bindings from State Library Victoria’s Rare Books<br />collection</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><em>Speaker: Daniel Wee</em></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>We’ve all heard the saying “never judge a book by its cover”– but when it comes to the world of fine bindings, aesthetics are everything. From luxurious leathers to bespoke intricate gold tooling, fine bindings invite us to engage with books on another level. Judging a book by its cover, in this case, is not shallow–it is a way of honouring craftsmanship, context, and the enduring power of beauty in bookmaking. Join Daniel Wee, Senior Collection Curator, History of the Book as he shares a selection of<br />beautiful fine bindings from the Library’s Rare Books collection.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Presented by: State Library Victoria</strong><br />at State Library Victoria, Digital Laboratory, 328 Swanston Street<br />Meet at the Swanston Street Welcome Zone</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>