Multi-Storied Library: Lasting Impressions – Hand Printing in Practice

The Huntington holds one of the largest collections of William Morris’ Kelmscott Press books in the world. Join Library staff for a deep dive into Morris’ artistic philosophy and handmade approach to printing during a time when the industry was moving toward mass production. Learn about Morris’ unique early printing techniques, see examples of Kelmscott books in The Huntington’s collections, and hear how a rare book cataloger describes them. Viewers will also learn how to discover Kelmscott Press and printing history resources online and how Huntington services can help jump-start their research. Find the companion research guide here: https://researchguides.huntington.org.... This event is part of the ongoing webinar series “Multi-Storied Library,” presented by the Library’s Reader Services department. Presenters: Sarah Francis, Assistant Curator, Literary Collections Dorothy Auyong, Early Books & Codices Cataloging Manager Jazmin Rew-Pinchem, Assistant Access Services Librarian Moderator: Kelly Kress, Senior Accessioning Archivist