A Bibliophile’s Rabbit Hole: Exploring the Exhibition of Imaginary Books
Step into a world where lost literary treasures and fantastical texts come to life. “Imaginary Books: Made Up in the Very Best Way,” a groundbreaking exhibition at the Grolier Club dives into the enigmatic and intriguing realm of non-existent books.
Bound by Imagination: Unveiling the Showcase of Lost Works
The idea of a museum dedicated to ebooks alongside fictional stories speaks to the devotion of bibliophiles who fantasize over what might have been.
“Think of things that originated as fictional in another book,” curator Reid Byers explained, “These include “Rules & Traffic Regulations That May Not Be Bent or Broken,” from
Norman Juster’s “The Phantom Tollbooth”, which offers a Traveler’s Guide, or the fantasy novels in the “Harry Potter” universe such as “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by Rowling, a title that spawned an entire franchise in the author’s mind.
Or even the unread “books within a story.” Byers explained.
Byers, a seasoned bibliophile with a deep affection for rare books and literary lore, meticulously curated this exhibit – a testament to the power of imagination and the enduring allure of lost narratives.
“Royalties of excellent books and the sight of imagined editions in stunningly crafted versions: The exhibition challenges the line between the tangible and the intangible,, Byers giggled.
>>Their pretend origins
Examples That Live Within
A visualiser for imaginary works,
a fascinating exploration of the power of the written word.
The rules
A Look Inside
The Cheshire Cat book Collections display of eight “To William.”
> Until February 15th.
A whimsical and mysterious, an exhibition that holds a mirror up
