Edible Books is Coming Up!

Artists with a culinary streak, chefs with artistic flair, and book lovers are invited to participate by whipping up an edible book for this event which takes place on Thursday, April 1st at venues around the world. Prize categories: Best in Show, Most Book-like, Best Visual Pun, Best Presentation, Most Likely to be Devoured.

This Year’s Theme – Children’s Books
Children’s books are deceptively simple, yet loaded with powerful imagery and narrative: their charm and whimsy have captivated the imagination and hearts of many generations. They are uniquely poised to lend themselves to new interpretations in your kitchen – we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.

APRIL 1, 2010 / 6–8 PM
6–7 PM Viewing & Voting / 7–8 PM Devouring Books
Winners will be announced by 7:30 PM

Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave, 3rd Floor
Chicago, il 60605

RSVP for Bookmakers deadline:
Friday, March 26th 2010 at 5 pm book&paper@colum.edu or 312-369-6630

INFORMATION
For Bookmakers: Gina Ordaz, 312-369-6630
For Event: Opal Anderson, 312-369-7027

Entries must be dropped off and set up on April 1st between 5:30–6 pm at the Columbia Library.

ADMISSION
$10 per person (free for bookmakers) $5 Friends of the Library and Members of the Center for Book & Paper Arts
Tickets at the door, cash & check only.
Proceeds benefit the Center for Book & Paper Arts’ equipment Fund & Friends of the Library.

For more info, check the Book & Paper website or learn more about the international event at www.Books2Eat.com.