A book is in the library and a library is in the book.

Building of spines happens over seven days in a library. During that time a book is researched, written, edited, printed and bound by hand. The book’s narrative is shaped by answers people in the library give to a set of questions based around the Dewey decimal system. Individual accounts are written into a work of collective fiction.

One book is made in each location. On the last day, it’s handed over to the library to be processed, categorised and entered into their collection.

This project is ongoing, if you are interested in making it happen in a library near you, get in touch. 

Originally developed & presented with Quarantine & Manchester City Libraries.