Literature & Society
Reading Is Freedom
Why books are far more than entertainment – and why access to literature cannot be taken for granted.
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BEHIND THE BOOKS: PEOPLE & PROFESSIONS
Who makes sure that words become books – and that books are preserved for future generations?
The Iconic Circle meets people working in the many professions surrounding books. We look over their shoulders as they work, explore their knowledge and craftsmanship, and ask how their professions are changing.
From bookbinding, printing, restoration, illustration and translation to bookselling, libraries and publishing: we introduce the people and skills behind the books.
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The Art of Bookbinding
How do individual pages become a book? What craftsmanship does it take – and what role does traditional bookbinding still play today?
The Iconic Circle will explore this remarkable craft, taking a closer look at the knowledge, techniques and people behind bookbinding.