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Books2Eat 2006

The Seventh International Edible Book Festival

Send the website address of Books2Eat to book artists and cooks:
April fool's day event comes back with taste every year!

Please keep us informed of your event and links


Participants of the 7th Festival
April 1st, 2006

The Seventh International Edible Book Festival is happening throughout the world from April 1 to April 5.

Those edible works of art have something to do with books and are exhibited and consumed. Each participating group or individual is responsible for its/his/her own audience and website. Visit each participants websites for details.

Participants: please send two copies of menus and copies of photographs to Umbrella, P.O. Box 3640, Santa Monica, CA 90408.

Information: for edification and moral support, contact umbrella@ix.netcom.com

A Geocities photo album includes past festivals, check also our gallery page for a selection of tasty morsels.


Death by Chocolate, Chef Lauri Ditunno design Shan Ellenruck,
New York Center for Book Art 2006

Click Clack Moo Cows that Type, Darcie Argabright, 2006

photo Germain Bouleau Artist: Sayaka Omori Montreal, Canada 2006
L’appareil, livre de Charles Emmanuel Pariseau publié par les éditions de La Pastèque.

In Cold Blood Pudding, Mick Stern, New York, 2006

Daikon Actor, Massaki Tatsumi, Yokohama, Japan 2006

GrandMa's Secret by Regina MacRae
New York Center for Book Art 2006

The Right Hand, Eileen Arnow-Levine, , New York @ Bea 2006

Under the Volcano, Pal Lleiss www.casbahmagazine.com

photo Germain Bouleau-Artist: Roseline Dupuis, Montréal, Canada, 2006
Les lèvres ouvertes de Jean-Paul Daoust publié chez Lanctôt éditeur,.

Andreas Kramer, Libro sfuso - Made in Italy, Venizia, Italy 2006

We love to read, Janis Wilkins, , New York @ Bea 2006

Libriciole, Cialde, Edizione : un esemplare
Giuseppe Perezzan, Venizia, Italy 2006

Aurelec Cafeteria, Auroville, India 2006

Black Coffee, design & realisation Chef Donna Block,
New York Center for Book Art 2006

Mille e una foglia, Tonolo & Dolcetti
Pastasfoglia, crema, zucchero a velo inciso
Edizione : 20 esemplari numerati e una Prova d'Artista, Venizia, Italy 2006
Manhattan Stonehenge, Maddy Rosenberg, , New York @ Bea 2006


Food is life Energy, Angela, Auroville, India 2006

Eating Poetry by Mark Strand,
Béatrice Coron, New York @ Bea 2006

Let's them eat Books, Dennis Dicks, Montreal 2006


B is for Buckeye, Ellen Conrad
Denison University,Granville, Ohio 2006

Nancy Drew & the Secret at Shadow Ranch, Chef Jurgen David designed by Jennifer Verbit, New York Center for Book Art 2006


Hard-Boiled Thriller, Béatrice Coron
New York Center for Book Art 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Australia - Brazil - Canada - England - France - Japan - Germany -India- Italy - Ireland - Japan - Luxembourg -Mexico- The Netherlands - New Zealand - Russia - U.S.A: Arizona, California, Colorado ,Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois , Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland/Washington D.C. , Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington,Wisconsin, Wyoming


Australia
Melbourne, Papermakers of Victoria
Contact: Gail Stiffe

Noosa Regional Gallery: Tewantin, Queensland- See Pictures -
Contact Judy Barrass

Reedy Creek, Gold Coast Australia....
Informal afternoon tea, pictures will be posted at www.casbahmagazine.com
contact: Jessica


 Brazil
"De comida, diversão e arte!" website:http://www.books2eatbrazil.cjb.net
Rua Boa Esperança,320 apt 701, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Contact
Lucia: heylucia@yahoo.com or Luciana Lusbl@hotmail

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Canada
Cape Breton Regional Library, Sydney, Nova Scotia,
In support of the annual Adopt-A-Book fund raiser, local chefs and food artists will develop edible works of art that can be seen on Friday, March 31 at the McConnell Library.
Contact and information: Rosalie Gillis or (902)562-3279.

Diffusion Adage, Montreal, Québec
Le 1er avril 2006, ne cherchez pas quoi faire de midi à 14 heures, participez à la première édition montréalaise du Festival international du livre mangeable qui aura lieu dans le hall Saint-Denis de l’Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), 3535 rue Saint-Denis, Montréal (métro Sherbrooke).
C’est une invitation sérieuse à manger des livres fous, chef-d’œuvres culinaires inspirés de la littérature québécoise et créés par les chocolatiers-pâtissiers de l’ITHQ.
(coupon de dégustation 3$ – quantité limitée – réservation ITHQ 514 282 5177 ou Adage 514 336 2938)
Au programme: dégustation de livres comestibles avec un bon verre de lait, lecture de textes gourmands, musique de table et remise du prix Brillat-Savarin (offert par la Librairie Gourmande du Marché Jean-Talon www.librairiegourmande.ca).
Contacts: Francine Allard, directrice du festival, 450 479 8156 – ITHQ 514 282 5177 – Danielle Shelton, Diffusion Adage.

2x4 group , Toronto
This Ain't The Rosedale Library's gallery space
483 Church
For more information, and pictures from last year's event, please go to:
http://2x4totheforehead.com/ediblebooks
Contact: James Spyker

Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John's, Newfoundland.- See Pictures of previous years -
Sunday April 2nd, 2006, 2 to 5pm, Eastern Edge Gallery 72 Harbour Drive
Admission $5, $3 students and Seniors.
If you want to make an edible book, please call or email Tara Bryan, 437-1963
Contact: Tara Bryan

AKA Gallery Inc.,Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Edible Book Festival workshop at the Frances Morrison Library gallery, Saskatoon
Contact: Rebecca Cittadini


England
Thame, Oxfordshire,- See Pictures-
We are holding a party at Pickles in Thame on 2nd April 3-5 pm to eat our words and drink good coffee. Anyone welcome.
Contact Heather Hunter

France version française
Journal Le Monde, Paris, France
Contact: Isabelle

Matière Contact, Lyon
7 rue de la Victoire-69003 Lyon tel 04 72 61 92 95
Contact:Claudine

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Germany
Museum der Arbeit , Hamburg- See Pictures-
Contact: Juergen Boenig

Minden, see pictures gallery
A common project by Altentagesstatte, Kulturverein Wolkenstein und Kulturzentrum BUZ
contact: Herbert Schmidt


India
The kitchen of Kalya, Quiet Healing Centre, Auroville
Saturday, 1. April 2006, 2 p.m.
With Angela and Peter Netmail
Contact: Peter Kuestermann


Ireland
Dublin- An Chomhairle Leabharlanna | The Library Council
Contact: Alun Bevan


Italy
The Book Arts class "Libro d'Artista" at Scuola Internazionale di Grafica di Venezia, Venice- see pictures-
Cannaregio 1798 , 30121 Venezia Tel +39 041 721 950
Near the San Marcuola vaporetto stop, 10 minutes from the train station.
LIBRI DA MANGIARE A VENEZIA
Il corso di Libro d'Arista alla Scuola Internazionale di Grafica di Venezia vi invita a un té con libri commestibili creati da artisti e studenti italiani e internazionali. Tutti saranno benvenuti a partecipare e ad assaggiare i libri.
Con demande: Carrie Galbraith or fellow@scuolagrafica.it


Japan
Yokohama: Japanese festival page
Contact: Masaaki Tatsumi


Luxembourg
Pabeierscheier um Schlass zu Burglenster, Burglenster- See Pictures of previous years-
Contact:Edy Willem

Mexico
San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas at Taller Leñateros
contact: Ambar past


New Zealand
With Visual Tart

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The Netherlands
Easterlittens: Atelier It Plein 19 Oosterlittens/Rotterdam- See Pictures of previous years-
information
Russia
see review from Jalouse Moscow
U.S.A.

Arizona
Arizona State University at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ
Contact: Dan Mayer

Tucson, Paperworks- See Pictures-

California
Imagine It Children’s Museum
2930 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA 95307
April 1, 2006, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.at the museum
Contact: tel 209-537-9700

Los Angeles Book Arts Center and the City of West Hollywood
Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Book art to be eaten promptly at 4 pm.
Kings Road Park, 1000 Kings Road, West Hollywood.
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Contact: Lisa Deutsch

San Diego Book Arts at UCSD See Pictures
San Diego Book Arts and UCSD Geisel Library will host an Edible Tea with an Alice in Wonderland theme. April 2, 2006 from 2-4 pm
Contact: Gerry McAllister For reservations, please call Melanie Trecco at (858) 534-2533 by March 29th.

The Friends of the Studio City Branch Library in Southern California will be hosting their first Edible Tea on April 1st 2006.
website: www.studiocitylibraryfriends.org

Weingart Center for the Arts, Los Angeles- See Pictures-
Contact: Judith A. Hoffberg

Colorado:
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (see website)
Sunday, April 9, 4-6 p.m.
3-3:45 p.m. Entry drop-off; 4-5 p.m. Experience the Tea; 5 p.m. Silent Auction; 5:30-6 p.m. Consumption Time!
Donation: $6 at the door, $4 for BMOCA member. Participating artists pay only entry fees. Please visit www.eatyourwordsboulder.com or www.BookArtsLeague.org/balevents.html for entry details.
Contact: Julia Seko at Julia.Seko@colorado.edu
To view previous Edible Tea events in Boulder: www.BookArtsLeague.org/balteapage.html

Connecticut
Yale University, New Haven
Beinecke Library
Info: webpage

Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven
80 Audubon Street
Contact: Jolynne Roorda

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Delaware
Goldey-Beacom College , Hirons Library, Wilmington (see pictures)
4701 Limestone Road,
Contact: Pam Stewart

Georgia:
Literacy Volunteers Atlanta,
Sponsored by LVA and the SE Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers.
Contact Maggi Johnsen at (404) 524-9379 or majohnse@biltmorecomm.com

Illinois:
Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts - Chicago-See pictures-
The Columbia College Library, 3rd Floor 624 South Michigan Chicago
RSVP to MAKE a BOOK: or call Melissa Jay Craig at 312-344-6635
RSVP to EAT BOOKS only: or call Michelle Ferguson at 312-344-7384,

Champaign-Urbana,
the Illini Union, University of Illinois, 1401 West Green St., Urbana, Il 61801
April 3, 2006.
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/mdx/Books2Eat/books2eat_cu.htm
Contact: Sue Searing

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Indiana:
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
500 West Washington St., Phone: (317) 636-WEST (9378)
April 1st
Contact:Kitty Jansen,

Kansas:
Hays, Hays Public Library (HPL).
Saturday, April 1 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the library gallery. At 5:00 viewers will eat the books.
Admission is $2 for adults. Children under 12 get in free.
Contact:
Sabrina William (628-8201), Rita Stramel (623-4060), or Eric Norris (625-9014).

Lawrence
Contact Whitney Baker

Kentucky:
Clark County Public Library, Winchester
Contact: John Maruskin 859-744-5661

Maine
Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor -See pictures-
Rangley Hall, Sylvan Rd., Bangor
For more information consult website
Contact Deb Perro, 207-941-4601, dperro@emtc.org, or Sue Jagels,207-973-8227

The Book Arts Class at Bowdoin College, Brunswick- See pictures-
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine.
For directions, or questions, or to RSVP Write to Rebecca Goodale

Portland Public Library- see photo album
To enter or for more information, please contact Kristi Calhoun, Development and Programming Office, 871-1700, Ext. 759 or calhoun@portland.lib.me.us.

Maryland/Washington,D.C.
Indian Springs Recreation Building - See Pictures-
Contact: Koralleen Stavish

Massachusetts:
Boston College "drawing in another dimension"
contact: Mary Sherman

Booklover's Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster
Where: Booklovers' Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster
How: Just show up with your creation in hand! We will photograph entries.
Contact: Debra Ostrokolowicz tel:508-949-6232

Western Avenue Studios 5th floor
122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
Saturday April 1 exhibit opens at 2pm, tea at 4pm
if you wish to bring a book please rsvp . . .
Contact: Maxine Farkas tel: 978-349-8069

Zea Mays Printmaking , Florence (Northampton)
the Arts and Industry Building
If you are interested in creating a book for the tea, please RSVP to Liz Chalfin or Carrie Wilson.
Contact:Liz Chaflin (413) 584-1783or Carrie Wilson 413-210-5652

Michigan:
The Roeper School ,
1051 Oakland Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009
Pictures of previous years at http://www.geocities.com/stampaddy/ediblebooktea2
Contact: Pat Lawrence: stampaddy@comcast.net

Kalamazoo,
Sponsored by the new Kalamazoo Center for the Book.
Contact:Michael Dunn

Minnesota:
Books2Eat @ Argyle-Zebra Gallery, St. Paul
308 Prince street
Contact: Robyn Beth Priestley (651) 310-0026 Jeffrey Morrison - A-Z Gallery (651) 602-9105

Minnesota Historical Society, St Paul
Family Class: Edible Books
Fee: $35 child/adult pair, $32 members of MCBA or Minnesota Historical Society, $16 for each additional child.
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555

New Jersey:
The Book Arts Roundtable - South Orange
You are cordially invited to participate and enjoy the creations created by members of the Roundtable
Thursday, March 30, 7:00
At the Baird Center
5 Mead Street, South Orange NJ
Bake a book and come on down, it’s great fun and good eats
Contact: Ellen

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New Hampshire:
New Hampshire Institute of Art Library- Manchester
Fuller Hall 156 Hanover Street
Contact: tel 603-623-0313 Kathy Ritter at ext. 530 or ext. 532



New York:
Center for Book Arts - New York (see pictures)
Wednesday April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Edible Mystery Thrillers!

At Béatrice's on the park!
Le Salon des Refusés
April 1 by invitation only

Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
AIHA Library (website)
Contact: the Albany Institute Library at (518) 463-4478 or library@albanyinstitute.org. Also, visit our website at www.albanyinstitute.org.

North Carolina:
Duke University Libraries, Durham
March 31
Entries must be delivered to the Tower Reading Room no later than 2 p.m. on March 31, 2006.
More information::http://library.duke.edu/events/edible-06.html
Contact: Beth Doyle
, Collections Conservator, tel 919-660-5985

Tate Street Coffee House and the UNCG English Department,
Contact: Adrian Wurr (336-334-3564) or Ann Fitzmaurice-Russ (336-275-2754)

Ohio:
Burton Library
Burton,
14588 W. Park St.

Info: (440)834-4466

Denison University Granville, See pictures
Monday, April 3 - 2:30 to 4:30. http://www.denison.edu/publicaffairs/pressreleases/books2eat_3-06.html
Previous festivals http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dulibraries/
William H. Doane Library 400 West Loop
Contact: Star Andrews

Loganberry Books, Shaker Heights, See Pictures
13015 Larchmere Blvd. tel: 216-795-9800
Contact:Harriett R. Logan

University of Cincinnati- Cincinnati- See Pictures-
Read press reviews
Contact: Erika Taibl

Heidelberg College's Beeghley Library, Tiffin
Contact: Nancy Rubenstein, Head Reference Librarian
Beeghly Library, Heidelberg College
419-448-2108 ext. 1 FAX 419-448-2578=20

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Oklahoma:
Waterworks- Tulsa
TBAG,Tulsa Book Arts Gang, will exhibit at WaterWorks,the Municipal Art Center
Contact: Ed Witterholt

Pennsylvania:
Lafayette College, Easton

Ursinus College, Myrin Library -See photo album
601 E Main St, Collegeville PA 19426-
Contact: Jessica Gallagher

Texas:
The Chambers County Library System, Anahuac
202 Cummings St., Anahuac, Tx. inside the meeting room. April 1
$1 entry fee. Entries will be accepted from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Public viewing and voting for the People's Choice Award will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
People can view entries 9 and eat them later) for $2 a person.
The awards ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m.
Contact: County Librarian A. Lynette Parsons tel:409-267-8261

Panola College, Carthage, TX75633
April 4th. Faculty, staff, students and members of the college community are encouraged to submit entries. We will have a three-panel judge to award the best entry. The winner will receive $50.00 and will be announced on April 5th. The Edible Books must be submitted on April 4, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. A silent auction for all entries will commence from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the M. P. Baker Library Expansion Project.
contact: Zeny Jett

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft,
4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, 713.529.4848
Sunday, April 2 from 12:00-4:00 pm.
All the donated books will be available for raffle to raise funds to construct shelves for the Center's Reference Library.
For information, contact Amanda Clifford, Exhibitions Coordinator or Lynn B. Gammon

University of North Texas Libraries, Denton
Visit webpage for more information.
Contact: Mary Durio

The University of Texas, Austin
We will be hosting the event on Saturday, April 1st between 2-4 pm. We are located on the corner of MLK and Red River, at the UT Collections Deposit Library.
Visit webpage for more information
Contact: ebf@ischool.utexas.edu

Washington:
BiblioBiscuit, Seattle
Location: 826 Seattle, 8414 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle
website: http://frybooks.com
Contact: ediblebookfest@yahoo.com

Wisconsin:
The School of Library and Information Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison

April 4, Part of the L ibrary school's centennial events.
contact: Jane Pearlmutter

Wyoming:
The Natrona County Public Library Foundation, Casper
Coliseum Motors, 6101 East 2nd Street, Casper
contact: Barbara Walker
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