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“Cannery Row” miniature book-in-a-can opening
Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University, 540 Asbury Cir, Atlanta, GA | Get Directions »
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Emory University’s library will host this unusual book art event – the opening of a shrimp can that contains a miniature illustrated excerpt of John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row.” The circular book-in-a-can, part of the Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library’s collections at Emory, was created by book artists Peter and Donna Thomas, who will be on hand to open the can at the event. Light refreshments will be served at the opening.
The 16-page, accordion-style circular booklet contains the opening paragraph of “Cannery Row,” with eight watercolor pictures painted by Donna Thomas. The Thomases will also display their “Gypsy Wagon Artist’s Bookmobile” outside the library, which event attendees can visit.
Event Details
| Where | Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University 540 Asbury Cir, Atlanta, GA 30322 (Jones Room, Level 3) |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm |
| Who to bring | College Students, Everyone |
| Website | http://bit.ly/cannery-row-opening |
| Price | $0 |
More About Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University
Located on Emory University's main campus, the Robert W. Woodruff Library is Emory's main research library, housing a large array of books, manuscripts and periodicals. The library has special visitor hours for non-Emory students and faculty, as well as computer access and wireless internet. Woodruff library is also home to the Jazzman's cafe coffee shop, which is located on the first floor.
