Art of the Book: The Anatomy of Books

A practical hands-on session in Exeter Cathedral Library exploring early printed books to learn how books were printed, sewn and bound in the hand-press period.

This practical session in Exeter Cathedral Library gives participants close access to remarkable early printed books from the Cathedral's collection. Attendees will examine the volumes to discover physical clues about how books were printed, sewn and bound during the hand-press period. The session runs for 90 minutes and places are limited, with advance booking essential.