Shef Rogers will recap his talk for the Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand on Aldine type from 1501.  Entitled “Seeing What You May Not Expect: Type in the Aldine Classics,” this talk examines the 1501 edition of Juvenal and Propertius in light of what Lyonnaise counterfeits of 1504? and 1511? can show us about Manutius and Griffo’s advances in typography.  It will be mercifully short (c. 20 mins), followed by time for chat over some Christmas festive nibbles.  We hope you can join us for a relaxed occasion and chance to catch up with friends of the Centre for the Book before this year passes away.

Thursday, 3 December 2015 at 5:15 pm in CEN 3 of the Central Library, University of Otago.

Donald and Shef and Trish would like to thank all those who attended and presented at the Centre for the Book Symposium last week.  The enthusiasm, engagement and rich conversations exceeded our expectations.

We would also especially like to thank Phillippa Duffy and Bronwyn Wylie-Gibbs for their closing remarks.  A number of people requested a copy of Bronwyn’s ABC, attached here.  We are indeed lucky to have such creative and zealous contributors to Dunedin’s book culture.

For those interested in a brief summary of this year’s research symposium, this Dunedin TV story (http://www.dunedintv.co.nz/news/academics-celebrate-childrens-literature) gives a good short synopsis, stressing the event’s broad appeal and lively discussion. Thanks again to all who participated and made it so interesting and enjoyable.