To promote knowledge of miniature books, the MBS has created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples. This self-contained exhibit is available to libraries, schools, and other institutions at no rental fee, just shipping charges. Each year new books are added, while others are taken out for preservation and restoration. The traveling exhibit also includes books from the Miniature Book Society’s annual Competition.
The original traveling exhibit was created in 1987 by Frank Anderson and James Yarnell, and that display traveled throughout the United States until 2004 when a new display was created. In 2004, a second traveling display was created, which remained in service until 2009.
In early 2010, the newest exhibit (shown above) began touring. It is scheduled to be at the following venues; please contact the institution to confirm exact dates and times:
June 1 - July 9:
Ekstrom Library
University of Louisville
2301 South 3rd Street
Louisville KY 40292-0001
July 15 – Aug. 15
Fine Arts Library Library
University of Kentucky
160 Patterson Drive
Lexington KY 40506-0224
Aug. 20 – Sept. 2
Lexington Public Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington KY 40507
Sept. 3 – Sept. 5
Lexington Hyatt Regency Hotel
401 West High Street
Lexington KY 40507
Oct. 10 – Nov. 30
University Library
Santa Clara University Archives & Special Collections
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara CA 95053-0500
For further information, contact Jim Brogan at
jbrogan1@verizon.net