News Release

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April 18, 2005

Class Creates 'April Showers' Book Exhibit
 

The Boise State University English Department’s Introduction to Book Arts class is taking a cue from spring’s rainy weather for its “April Showers” book exhibit, April 22 to May 16, in the first floor of the Liberal Arts Building.

Students created books using “dissolvo” water-soluble paper, which is popular among spy enthusiasts. The class was encouraged to take advantage of the paper’s dissolving capabilities and create books that complement its unique qualities.

For example, student Carrie Applegate created a catalog for the fictional “Queue & Co.,” an upscale spy outfitter and “suppliers of fine espionage equipment since 1952.” The spy tome is hidden inside a West Elm home catalog.

Student Kenji Hyde used the paper’s qualities to reflect an internal struggle. He used a “hidden room” structure for his book. It is constructed out of one piece of paper and contains an internal chamber. Hyde uses this “room” to house memories, images of terrible events that can’t be washed away.

The Introduction to Book Arts class is taught by Boise State professor Tom Trusky.

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Contact: Tom Trusky, English department, (208) 426-1999, ttrusky@boisestate.edu.

Media contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005