"Founded in 1884, it is one of the world's most important societies devoted to books. Though it operates as a members-only institution, the club maintains a steady program of free, public exhibitions that draw from its members' collections. Though often historical, there are fascinating intersections with contemporary culture. Focused on rare books, manuscripts, and literary ephemera, these shows often illuminate how historical texts continue to shape the present."
"Take its newest exhibition, Paper Jane: 250 Years of Austen, which traces Jane Austen's quarter-millennium legacy through books, letters, and a wide range of archival material. The mere mention of Austen still conjures contemporary touchstones-from class-conscious comedies of manners to sweeping Hollywood adaptations starring figures like Colin Firth and Kate Winslet. Organized by three Grolier members over the course of three years, the exhibition charts Austen's rise from relative anonymity to her posthumous ascension into the literary canon."
The Grolier Club was founded in 1884 and ranks among the world's most important societies devoted to books. The club functions as a members-only institution while sustaining a steady program of free public exhibitions drawn from members' collections. Exhibitions concentrate on rare books, manuscripts, and literary ephemera and often reveal intersections between historical texts and contemporary culture. Paper Jane: 250 Years of Austen traces Jane Austen's legacy through books, letters, and archival material and connects her influence to modern adaptations. The Austen show was organized by three members over three years, with most items loaned from their collections and collaboration from JASNA members.
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