A guidestar pro report containing the following information is available for this organization. Hamady from the holdings of the university at buffalo poetry and rare books collection will be exhibited at the grolier club in new york city, the oldest and largest society for book lovers in the united states. The grolier club was established in 1884 by printing press manufacturer robert hoe and his eight bibliophile companions. The grolier club of new york has fostered interest in the book arts for over one hundred years, through exhibitions, publications, lectures, andperhaps most importantlythrough the formation of a research library devoted to the arts of the book. Manuscripts, books, bindings, prints, and documents, 12th21st century is now on view. Book clubs groups in new york heres a look at some book clubs groups near new york. Established in the year 1884, the grolier club remains famous as one of the oldest bibliographic collections of america. The books of the daniel press, one of englands earlier victorian private presses, are. Sep, 2010 the grolier club with its bookish atmosphere, looks out of place, and this fact has led the members to vote to sell the house. Grolier club exhibition new york city rare douglas keats fresson print to be shown. This is one of my favourite sanctuaries in nyc, always fascinating and inspiring. Next, check out 22 of nyc s best specialty bookstores and a recap by the decade, 11 great fiction books set in nyc 1900s to 2000s. Kids books, books for children the scholastic parent store.
One of the exhibit spaces i keep an eye on is the grolier club, which currently has an exhibit called five hundred years of womens work. Find groups in new york, new york about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Dont miss the wonderful exibit of books that arent of the reading kind. Curated by kathleen walkup, the exhibition was accompanied by an extensive catalog of the exhibit with texts by 15 librarians, curators, artists, and book arts educators. The grolier club is located at 47 east 60th street in midtown. Seuss author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lumiere blog archive grolier club exhibition new york city. Shop our collection of new, classic and awardwinning books for boys and girls of all ages from preschool to 12th grade. Almanac, written in the style of nuremberg writing masters, diocese of bamberg, c. The grolier club, 29 east 32nd st real estate, school zoning and more information about the grolier club at 29 east 32nd st.
More than 200 vibrantly colored childrens illustrated picture books, drawings, watercolors, and ephemera are on view. The grolier club of new york 47 e 60th st, new york, new york 10022 rated. Grolierii et amicorum, suggested his generosity in sharing books. Christened after noted renaissance art collector jean grolier, the literature treasure trove more. Founded in january 1884, it is the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. The former home of new yorks playboy club atlas obscura. If you love books, real books, you will probably enjoy whatever exhibits are on offer at the grolier. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the club s objective is to foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper. Mcloughlin brothers and the business of picture books, 18581920. Artists books from womens studio workshop, an exhibition celebrating 30 years of wsw artists books. Nestled among the beautiful townhouses of the upper east side is the grolier club, a private club dedicated to the book arts. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper. Financial trends metrics for five most recent years 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
The grolier club the grolier club is a private society of bibliophiles, which is located in the ritzy upper east side. Find groups in new york, new york about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. One might not realize that this private club dedicated to books and book publishing opens. Visiting the grolier club 47 east 60 street, new york, ny 10022. Club staff will be available to answer questions via email. The exhibition, curated by pistner and jan storm van. Walt disneys cinderella hardback 1974 random house grolier book club ed. Ubs hamady collection to be exhibited at grolier club in nyc. Book club groups in new york heres a look at some book club groups near new york. The grolier club with its bookish atmosphere, looks out of place, and this fact has led the members to vote to sell the house. There are so many little museums in new york that its hard to keep up, but its definitely worth the effort. The grolier club of new york, 47 e 60th st, new york, ny 2020.
A simple midtown bar was once the home of a secretive and exclusive. Valet garage, 5 minutes away, is one of the cheapest parking options you will find near grolier club. The grolier club is a private club and society of bibliophiles in new york city founded in january 1884 and the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. The grolier club is one of those small treasures of new york. Discover the former home of new yorks playboy club in new york, new york. The grolier club americas oldest and largest society for. Things to do this droneshot video provides a breathtaking aerial view of an empty nyc. In 1890, the club built the romanesque revival building at 29 east 32 nd st, which is now a designated landmark. Grolier club of the city of new york guidestar profile. They are free, easy to access, very well done and seldom crowded. The oldest bibliophilia club in america, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts. The grolier club also holds a 100,000volume research library packed with texts on the literary arts, such as bookbinding, illustration, and catalogues from exhibitions and auctions. Mar 12, 2016 january 28 march 12, 2016 grolier club, 2nd floor members exhibition gallery. Grolier was one of the largest american publishers of general encyclopedias, including the book of knowledge 1910, the new book of knowledge 1966, the new book of popular science 1972, encyclopedia americana 1945, academic american encyclopedia 1980, and numerous incarnations of a cdrom encyclopedia 19862003 grolier is an educational publishing.
This special event has been organized by the grolier committee on modern fine printing. The grolier club was founded by and for bibliophiles in 1884 and is dedicated to the study and appreciation of the graphic arts. The grolier club things to do in lenox hill, new york. The clubs first home was a in few rented rooms at 64 madison avenue. Some of the books are quite amazing, especially the prague castle and the jungle popup book. Founded in 1884 as a cooperative reference library for the club s bibliophile membership, the grolier club library. Make offer walt disneys cinderella hardback 1974 random house grolier book club ed. New york times big city book club please do not add any books that are not on the clubs list at the address below. Established in 1884, new yorks grolier club is the nations oldest organization dedicated to book and graphic arts, sponsoring free exhibitions and programs for bibliophiles and enthusiasts.
The grolier club of new york, 47 e 60th st, new york, ny. Founded in 1884, the grolier club is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. For its centennial celebration, abas renovation reconceives its exhibitions, visitor services, and rare books displays, making them more. Discovered in mexico in 1965, the documents were named for the grolier club founded 1884 of new york city, an association of bibliophiles who first photographed, published, and presented. Jan 17, 2019 the grolier club recently renovated its groundfloor exhibition hall where the show french book arts. Dec 22, 2019 the grolier club is a private club and society of bibliophiles in new york city founded in january 1884 and the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. Mar 07, 2019 about 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. Books are treated as works of art, and have been since the club was founded in 1884. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. January 28 march 12, 2016 grolier club, 2nd floor members exhibition gallery. I highly recommend the grolier club for interesting book related exhibits. Type directors club is proud to be a cosponsor of the zapf centennial symposium at the grolier club in new york city on wednesday, march 20, 2019, and everyone is invited to attend.
The grolier club of new york has fostered interest in the book arts for over one hundred years, through exhibitions. The grolier club, a redoubt of bibliophiles on manhattans upper east side, has no shortage of stately, booklined interiors that scream or at least murmur quietly serious collectors. The lisa unger baskin collection i was interested in the exhibit because the description made me think about the wnba centennial book women. The clubs stated objective is the literary study of the arts pertaining to the production of books, including the. Alpha pets grolier hardcover book rupert to the rescue childrens story book. They named their institution after the great renaissance book collector, jean grolier, and adopted the mission to promote the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce. Grolier club new york city 2020 all you need to know. Grolier club in new york grolier club 47 e 60th st, new. Grolier club, 2nd floor members exhibition gallery, 47 e. About 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. The grolier club recently renovated its groundfloor exhibition hall where the show french book arts. Founded in 1884, the grolier club of new york is americas oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. Founded in 1884 and named for the great french renaissance bibliophile.
The grolier club is an association of book collectors named after leading renaissance bibliophile jean grolier. Next, check out 22 of nyc s best specialty bookstores and a recap by the decade, 11 great fiction books set in nyc. The grolier club museums and galleries in nyc new york. From bartleby the scrivener to bonfire of the vanities new york has been a compelling character in american letters. I was interested in the exhibit because the description made me think about the wnba centennial book women in the literary landscape. The foot book, grolier book club edition hardcover january 1, 1968. A simple midtown bar was once the home of a secretive and exclusive club staffed by bunnies under hefners strict rules. Grolier codex, codex fragment consisting of 11 damaged pages from a presumed 20page book and 5 single pages. In a back corner of the grolier clubs library, a curlybearded gentleman carved in creamy marble is perched atop a bookcase. Grolier club 47 e 60th st new york, ny banquet rooms mapquest. Each participating grolier club member is contributing one work of art on paper to.
The times went on to describe the library of works on book making, paper, etching, printing, illustrating and binding, what is said to be the largest and finest collection in the world, outside of the national. Its excellent private exhibitions on rare books, manuscripts, prints and literary memorabilia are open to the public. In january you are invited to the first blook exhibition ever to be held in the u. Grolier club new york city 2020 all you need to know before. Grolier was one of the largest american publishers of general encyclopedias, including the book of knowledge 1910, the new book of knowledge 1966, the new book of popular science 1972, encyclopedia americana 1945, academic american encyclopedia 1980, and numerous incarnations of a cdrom encyclopedia 19862003. Inside the grolier club, an upper east side private club. The big city book club aims to generate lively online discussion of those books classic and current. The grolier club maintains a research library specializing in books, bibliography and bibliophily, printing especially the history of printing and. The grolier club, the oldest american society dedicated to book arts, will host an exhibition titled, the grolier club collects ii, from december 9, 2015february 6, 2016, at the clubs headquarters in manhattan.
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