Initiative for the Book

Join the Rutgers Initiative for the Book as we switch out our printing paper and presses for animal parchment and quills in the English department's first transcribathon! This event will … Read More

  We are excited to announce that this scriptorium will feature a roundtable-style panel, with talks given by Dr. Gary Rendsburg (Rutgers University), Dr. Thomas O'Donnell (Fordham University), and Dr. … Read More

Our first celebration of the printing press's equivalent of pi day: Type-High Day! Join us in printing handmade postcards on the day that celebrates metal type technology and leave with … Read More

  Please join the Rutgers Initiative for the Book and Scarlet Letterpress for a multi-modal exploration of the relation between print and political action: Printing Politics  Thursday, October 23 2:00-5:00pm: … Read More

Our second annual Halloween printing event! Join us in printing handmade postcards and Halloween memorabilia to celebrate the autumnal festivities! Friday October 31st | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm In … Read More

What is a Jewish book? How has it evolved from antiquity to the present? Join us to explore how Jewish ideas have been transferred over the centuries--from oral traditions to … Read More