WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club: ‘Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate’

The WashU Libraries Book Club explores both fiction and non-fiction titles, with selections focusing on history, medicine, travel, adventure, rare books and literature. March's selection is "Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate" by Carolyn Porter.

The WashU Libraries Book Club is now virtual!

Get comfy and join us from home via Zoom as we explore titles focusing on history, medicine, travel, adventure, rare book, and literature. March's selection is  "Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate" by Carolyn Porter.

Registration is required! Register on Zoom to get access to virtual book club meetings.
https://wustl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpd-yrqjwoG9fbcjXQFwSZGmd9XZdhP5aX

A true story of graphic designer Carolyn Porter, who stumbled across a bundle of letters while searching antique stores for inspiration to create a new font. As she struggled to design the font, she searched for information about the man who had written these letters during World War II and clues to what had become of him.

Book club will begin with a showcase of typography in the rare book collections, followed by a discussion of the book.

Free and open to all!


March 24th, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom link will be provided before the session
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