Edible Books – April 1, 2010 6-8pm


Center for Book & Paper Arts & the Library at Columbia College Chicago present:

The 11th Annual Edible Book Show & Tea
Thursday, April 1, 6–8 p.m.

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 – North

Want to participate?
Edible Books registration

RSVP FOR BOOKMAKERS:
Friday, March 26th 2010 at 5 pm to book&paper@colum.edu or 312-369-6630

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

It can look like a book, it can act like a book, it can be a pun on a book…

The only rule: it must be edible!

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.

1 Comment

  1. Jan Chindlund

    Always a great event drawing people from all over the city who love reading books, eating and eating books!