Christopher Clarkson, pre-eminent conservator, scholar of the book and educator in the field has passed away on Thursday March 30th, 2017. IADA would like to dedicate a special issue of the Journal of Paper Conservation to Clarkson and his work.
We would like to acknowledge and commemorate Clarkson’s scholarly and innovative contributions to the conservation of medieval manuscripts, early printed books and his deep knowledge in bookbinding history. All members of the conservation community and associated fields who have worked or trained with Clarkson or have been inspired by his influential work are invited to submit papers relating to his research and practice, as well as recollections of mutual projects and experiences. Past unpublished interviews and seminal writings by Clarkson would also be welcome. For any queries please contact special guest editor Rhea DeStefano: [email protected] Submissions should be emailed to: [email protected] Deadline for submission 15 July 2017 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
