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Curious about the term 'chapbook? Thanks to Wikipedia, we find that "A chapbook is an early type of popular literature printed in Early Modern Europe. The tradition of chapbooks arose in the 16th century, as soon as printed books became affordable, and rose to its height during the 17th and 18th centuries. Many different kinds of ephemera, popular or folk literature were published as chapbooks, such as pamphlets, political and religious tracts, nursery rhymes, poetry, folk tales, children's literature and almanacs. When illustrations are included in chapbooks, they are considered popular prints. The term "chapbook" for this type of literature was coined in the 19th century. The corresponding French and German terms are Bibliothèque bleue and Volksbuch, respectively.
The term "chapbook" is also in use for present-day publications, usually poetry, of up to about 40 pages, ranging from low-cost productions to expensive, finely produced editions."
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Exhibit is at: Steinhardt Conservatory Gallery at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY11225
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