Judge a Book by the Cover

"The light which has been shed on mankind by the art of printing has eminently changed the condition of the world... And while printing is preserved, it can no more recede than the sun return on its course." ~ Thomas Jefferson writing to John Adams

A few things to think about in regards to books:

1. AIGA "What the Book" survey wants to find out what books mean to you. For example, 87% of respondents "silently judge others by their bookshelves." Visit the site WhattheBook.org to participate and see what others think.

2. See the 50 Books/50 Covers of 2010 exhibition in NYC at the AIGA National Design Center until Feb.23, 2012. If you can't make it, view the exhibition online at AIGA Design Archives.

3. My daughter's fifth grade class decided to allow electronic reading devices in the classroom. While it is a valuable form of reading for many reasons, it can never replace the weight of a book in one's hands, the texture of a turning page, the design of the cover, and even the dog-eared pages and scribbles in the margins. I wonder if anyone will be judged by the books on their nook or kindle?

Tricia

{I learned about the AIGA exhibit and survey on a favorite site called "Felt and Wire"}