News Release
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May 9, 2006
�April Showers� Features Quirky, Personal Books Created by
Boise State University Students
The Boise State University English Department�s Introduction to Book Arts
class is finding inspiration in spring�s soggy weather during its �April
Showers� online book exhibit, at
http://english.boisestate.edu/ttrusky/dissolving.html.
The books were created on �Dissolvo� water-soluble paper (hence the �April
Showers� name), 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.
This year�s books include ruminations on the transient nature of everything
from relationships to Tootsie Roll Pops. (Shawn R. Brown�s book, �Proof,�
reveals the answer to the perennial question, �How many licks does it take
to get to the bottom of a Tootsie Roll Pop?�)
Boise State professor Tom Trusky teaches the Introduction to Book Arts
class.
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Media contact: Tom Trusky, English Department, (208) 426-1999,
ttrusky@boisestate.edu
Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu
May is �Return to Learn� month at Boise State University. �Return to
Learn� is a campuswide effort to provide information for those who may be
considering taking classes from the university and help them learn about the
best options for returning to school and earning a degree. For more
information call (208) 562-3127 or click returntolearn.boisestate.edu.
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007