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The 4th International Conference "Cultural Convergence and Digital
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nikolas Sarris <sarris1(a)otenet.gr>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Following the success of the program of workshops organized by the
conservation studio of the monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Patmos,
Greece over the last three years, we are pleased to announce the "Workshops
on historic bindings, Patmos 2009"
Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
Patmos, Greece
31 August-4 September / 7-11 / 14-18 and 21-25 September, 2009
Deadline for applications: 31 July, 2009
The 11th century Greek Orthodox monastery of Saint John the Theologian is
situated on the island of the Apocalypse, Patmos. It preserves one of the
most important monastic libraries of the Christian world, containing a
wealth of Greek bound manuscripts, scrolls, early documents and printed
books.
-------
Week 1.
Early Coptic Bookbindings (theory)
Tutor: John Sharpe
31 August - 4 September 2009
Course fee: €530
The course will cover the period of binding construction especially as
evidenced in the archaeological finds especially from Egypt from the
earliest wooden tablets, papyrus codices, finely constructed Coptic bindings
from the third through the fifth centuries to the end of AD 1000. We will
examine the history of Coptic book making as seen in its various
manifestations and transitions in the first millennium of the Common Era.
------
Week 2.
Traditional Gold Tooling (Practical workshop)
Tutor: Trevor Lloyd
7 - 11 September 2009
Course fee: €530
During this 5-day course we will be dealing with all aspects of traditional
gold finishing on bookbindings, from preparation of the leather to the
correct use of a polishing iron, and everything in between. Participants
can expect to complete several different projects during the week, from
practice spines and boards to a full binding.
This course will be a unique opportunity to learn lots of tricks of the
trade, many of which are rapidly disappearing and should result in
participants being able to go away from the course with the confidence to
tool bindings competently and quickly.
------
Week 3.
A practical introduction to Byzantine Binding (Practical workshop)
Tutor: John Mumford
14 – 18 September 2009
Course fee: €530
This 5-day course is an introduction to Byzantine bookbinding. The model
that will be made is based on a 15th c. manuscript Byzantine binding
currently housed at the British Library, (Royal.1.A.xv - Bible, St.Nilos
commentaries). The workshop will include all the stages for the completion
of the model. Through a series of practical demonstrations the student will
gain an understanding of the construction of a Byzantine binding which will
include sewing, board preparation, endbands, and covering with leather. They
will then embellish their bindings with blind tooled decoration, drawing on
the classic motifs used on historical Byzantine bindings, with finishing
tools copied from original impressions. Finally, they will construct the
edge pins and laced leather straps.
------
Week 4.
Conservation and Repair of Parchment (Practical workshop)
Tutors: Mariluz Beltran de Guevara & Flavio Marzo
21 – 25 September 2009
Course fee: €530
This course investigates the properties and history of parchment as a
material in relation to manuscript and binding conservation. An overview of
past and current techniques and materials used to treat parchment is
provided. There will be an emphasis on practical sessions on the different
techniques and the evaluation of old and modern adhesives and materials used
for repairs, in view of current research and the long term preservation of
parchment.
------
The courses will be given in English. The classes are open to 12 individuals
(theoretical course) or 8 (practical workshops) from the fields of book
conservation, bookbinding, librarianship or palaeography and those
interested in the history and the making of the book. Since these are not
beginner-level courses, the participants are expected to be familiar with
bookbinding terminology and have a basic knowledge of the history of book
production in the periods under discussion. Good bookbinding skills are
essential for the relevant practical workshops.
Applications for the courses should be made by email to Nikolas Sarris (
info(a)patmosworkshop.com) with the subject “Patmos Bookbinding Workshops
2009”. The applicant must state the course/s he/she is interested in
attending as well as a short biography, showing relevant experience with the
subjects of the courses.
For more information please visit:
http://www.patmosworkshop.com
or contact:
Nikolas Sarris
Supervisor of Book Conservation Studio,
St. John Theologian Monastery, Patmos Greece
info(a)patmosworkshop.com
Please pass along to anyone who may be interested
June S
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From: Klaus Graf <klausgraf(a)googlemail.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM
News Summary in English:
http://archiv.twoday.net/stories/5568458/
COLOGNE HISTORICAL ARCHIVE - POSSIBILITIES TO HELP
In respect to the human and cultural catastrophe, relating to the
Cologne Historical Archive's building collapse on March 3rd 2009
(Multilingual information available on International Council on
Archives), Salon Jewish Studies extends its usual information supply
to help persons affected and to rescue as much as archival material as
possible. The text below is based on the reporting by Klaus Graf in
Archivalia.
Possbilities of aid (The system for effective rescue of material is in
a developing state: This means ‘patience’ for all the supporters)
I. Aid in person, logistics, material
Archivists please contact:
Archival consultations of LVR Rheinland
Phone 0049-(0)2234-9854-255
Email afz.archivberatung(a)lvr.de
This is the place where the aid is developed and coordinated and
forwarded to the local crisis team in Cologne. (Contact to the LVR in
English is possible.)
Conservators please contact:
Dr. Doris Oltrogge
Email doris.oltrogge(a)fh-koeln.de
Phone 0049-(0)221- 82753186
Please leave your phone number and Email. They will be collected and
coordinated. When your support is needed, you will be informed.
(Archivalia 07.03.2009 16:05)
Owners of cold-storage rooms (in Cologne area):
Some of the documents were wet when rescued, they were frozen. The
crisis team is now looking for cold-storage rooms around Cologne.
Available companies please contact:
kuehlraeume(a)wir-retten-unser-stadtarchiv.de (Archivalia 05.03.2009 22:51)
Citizens can register for three possible dates to help, on:
http://www.koelner-stadtarchiv.de/melden.html
II. Financial Support
Donations for the families of the victims:
Recipient: Stadt Köln
Account Number: 190 319 0419
Heading: Severin
Bank Name: Stadtsparkasse Köln-Bonn
Bank Code: 370 501 98
Donations for the Historical Archive to rescue the archival inventory:
Recipient: Freunde des historischen Archivs der Stadt Köln e.V.
[Society of friends of the Historical Archive City Cologne e.V.]
Account Number: 1900458959
Heading: Rettung Archiv
Bank Name: Sparkasse Köln Bonn
Bank Code: 370 501 98
(The society issues receipts for the donations.)
OR:
Recipient: Verein der Freunde des Stadtarchivs Mannheim e.V. [Society
of friends oft he City Archive Mannheim e.V.]
Account Number: 663 636 600
Heading: Spende für Köln
Bank Name: Dresdner Bank AG Mannheim
Bank Code: BLZ 670 800 50
(The society issues receipts for the donations.)
III. Virtual Reconstruction of the Archival Material
The Digitized Historical Archive Cologne is collecting any kind of
scans that have ever made of the inventory. If you hold any of this,
please contact:
http://www.historischesarchivkoeln.de/index.php?lang=en
Source:
http://board-js.blogspot.com/2009/03/cologne-historical-archive.html
Klaus Graf
Profile of a Librarian: Pitsa Tsakonas of the Benaki Museum
Profile of a Librarian: Pitsa Tsakonas of the Benaki Museum
By Catherine Tsounis
http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews.html?newsid=9024&lang=US
Greek civilization is not confined to the small land mass of Modern Greece.
It encompassed Southern Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, Turkey, and the
Middle East up to parts of India. This civilization is well represented in
the collections of the Library of the Benaki Museum. Pitsa (Kalliopi)
Tsakonas-Hilas head librarian of the Benaki Museum Library is attempting to
preserve and promote the library's treasures.
“The library of the Benaki Museum was founded in 1931 by a generous gift
from Antonis Benaki,” said Head Librarian Tsakonas. “Its development and
expansion is due to contributions from benefactors and donors. We have the
largest museum library in Greece with over one hundred thousand books and
periodicals. We have six branches in Athens”.
Concerning her life , she explained that her “parents were refugees from
Asia Minor my father from Smyrna and my mother from Vourla. Someday I will
return to Asia Minor to see our ancestral land. I was first in my class in a
Private Librarianship School, then in the Public Librarianship College in
Athens, and at last in the Panteion University of Athens. The librarianship
was a new and unknown profession and it was difficult to acquire a job. My
professor, because of my good records, recommended me for the position in
the library at the Benaki Museum. I organized the library from scratch.”
Ms. Tsakonas achieved career success after marriage. “My father married me
to Haralambos Tsakonas, a local construction businessman at eighteen years
old. My marriage took place three months after I graduated High School. I
married and then went to college through the support of my husband.
Haralambos is an extraordinary person. The Tsakonas family is originally
from Laconia of the Peloponnese. He supported his in-laws up to their
passing away in 1998 within six months of each other. They both died in our
home where we lived altogether and in our arms. Haralambos is retired. I
look forward to retirement so I can spend more time with him.”
The librarian comes from a family of self-made persons of the Athenian
suburb in Kesariani. In 1922, refugees from Ionia (the Greek territory of
Asia Minor) were given homes here. There is an area under the name “Nea
Ionia” where many refugees live. “There is a stadium near our home,” she
said. “The World War II German occupation forces would gather all suspected
of resistance. They were taken to the stadium and executed in groups. We
heard all. Many persons lost their lives in this arena that now host soccer
and athletic events”.
“I did not have a personal life of my own.” she continued. “My focus was
raising my family and my job. We have a daughter, Eleni, who works in the
Photographic department of the Benaki Museum. Our son, John graduated the
Economics University in Piraeus. He has a Master of Economics degree in
English. He currently is employed in “Singular Logic Company.”
The outgoing, smiling Pitsa is a distinguished librarian. She is a humble
person with a positive, optimistic outlook. She is fluent in English with
computer skills and has written two books and many articles in periodicals.
She invites all to visit her outstanding library.
Her book “Palia Entipa tis Bibliothikis” (Old and rare books of the Library)
was published in Athens in 1985. The book is a catalogue that classifies the
library's rare books from 1499 to the 18th century. Volumes are divided as
touring, history, literature, religion, miscellaneous materials and book
covers. The books are in Greek, Latin, French, German, Italian and English.
“Byzantine manuscripts of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries are in our
collections. Our founder, Antoni Benaki, gathered many books on Greek
history and Greek life, especially under the Turkish Occupation
“Turkocratia” from 1499 to the 19th century. The books in English from the
1600s to 1900 are extraordinary. Thomas Smith, a fellow at ST. Mary
Magdalene College, London, wrote “Remarks upon the Manners, Religion and
Government of the Turks: A Survey of the Seven Churches of Asia as they now
lie in Ruin and a Brief Description of Constantinople.”
She explained that “The oldest book of the Library is incunabula “archetype”
dated 1499, published in Venice by Cretan printers (Zacharias Kalliergis and
Nikolaos Vlastos) with the text of the philosopher Simplikios concerning the
writings of Aristotle. The Greek Refugees from Asia Minor and Pontos brought
many liturgical books, for example brought a New Testament from 1811,
published in Venice by Nikolaos Glykis and another New Testament, printed by
Nikolaos Saros in 1687 was brought from the Pontos. The Byzantine
manuscripts from the 1200s on animal skin parchment contain the gospels,
psalms of David, philosophical texts and rules of law. The travelers books
with interested impressions and many engravings are very important for the
Greek life of the previous centuries.”
She continued the interview by saying “we have many exhibition catalogues.
You will enjoy reading The Glory of Byzantium at Sinai. Nine icons of the
tenth to 13th century from the Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on Sinai with
a twelfth century manuscript were exhibited at the Benaki Museum. A rare
icon of Saint Panteleimon, with scenes from his life of the 13th century, is
rarely seen in our typical Greek Orthodox Churches.”
Librarian Tsakonas described the catalogue “Treasures: from Asia Minor and
Eastern Thrace” as being unique. “The exhibit was organized by Department of
Culture of the City of Athens in 1992,” she explained. “It commemorated
seventy years after the Asia Minor Catastrophe. Rare jewelry, household,
religious items and manuscripts were exhibited. The Catalogue gives one the
impression that he/she were at the exhibit.
“The life of early twentieth century artists in the book, The Generation of
the 30s: In its Search for Greekness, is outstanding,” she said. “The
exhibit was held in 1998. The catalogue shows the relationship of artists of
the 30s generation with the expressive vitality of painting of the
Greco-Roman and Christian world. Oil paintings of Dimitrios Pikionis, Fotis
Kondoglou, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Nikos Nikolaou, Nikos Engonopoulos,
George Mavroidis, Yiannis Pappas and Yiannis Moralis are included.” The
catalogue is bilingual Greek/English.
Pitsa Tsakonas-Hilas is fluent in French and English. Her command of the
English language is extraordinary. She has never been to the United States.
The librarian is a natural linguist. She lavishes love on the literary
masterpieces that enter her hands. Ms. Tsakonas has a mission: to pass on
the legacy of the Hellenic-Byzantine civilization to the international
community of the twenty-first century.
Internet links: http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?lang=en&id 10201- Benaki
Museum Collections
http://www.benaki.gr/inner/en_popup_index.asp- Museum website
Photo 1 – Librarian Tsakonas with rare books.
Photo 2- Mrs. Tsakonas describing a Byzantine manuscript.
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June Samaras
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June Samaras
KALAMOS BOOKS
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Canada L5M 2V1
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E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com
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Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:48:49 -0800
From: Terry Belanger <belanger(a)VIRGINIA.EDU> (by way of Tavistock
Books)
G. Thomas Tanselle's "Introduction to Bibliography: Seminar Syllabus"
and "Introduction to Scholarly Editing: Seminar Syllabus" are
comprehensive guides to the literature of these two fields, including
suggestions for basic reading and chronological lists of the writings
on specific topics. Through the generosity of their compiler, the two
volumes are now available free in their entirety on the RBS website
in .pdf format, for consultation or downloading:
http://www.rarebookschool.org/tanselle/
The two guides have been published in hard copy (as substantial
paperback books of 370 and 258 pages respectively) by Rare Book
School's publishing wing, the Book Arts Press, since 1990 (for the
"Introduction to Bibliography") and 1998 (for the "Introduction to
Scholarly Editing"). Hard copies of the latest version of each, dated
2002, may still be purchased from Rare Book School. The online
versions also have a cutoff date of 2002; Tanselle hopes eventually
to update them.
It will not be necessary to introduce G. Thomas Tanselle to most
readers of the BookArts-L, ExLibris, or SHARP-L bulletin boards to
whom this message is being sent. He retired in 2006 as senior vice
president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. He is
co-editor of the Northwestern-Newberry Edition of the writings of
Herman Melville; among his other book-length publications are
"Textual Criticism and Scholarly Editing," "A Rationale of Textual
Criticism," "Textual Criticism Since Greg", "Literature and
Artifacts," "Royall Tyler," and "The Life and Works of Fredson
Bowers." Each year since 1963 [sic], he has contributed an article,
many of them of fundamental importance to the study of the history of
the book and related subjects, to "Studies in Bibliography," the
annual publication of the Bibliographical Society of the University
of Virginia (of which he is the current President). He is a former
president of the Bibliographical Society of America and of the
Society for Textual Scholarship (for additional credentials, see the
six inches of six-point type in his "Who's Who in America" entry). He
is an old and very good friend both of Rare Book School in particular
and of the history of the book in general.
Terry Belanger
University Professor, Honorary Curator of Special Collections
Director, Rare Bk School : University of Virginia
Rare Book School : PO 400103 : Charlottesville, VA 22904-4103
Email belanger(a)virginia.edu : Phone 434-924-8851 : Fax 434-924-8824
URL <http://www.rarebookschool.org>
