Call for Papers

Readers, Makers, and Medieval Consumer Culture: Manuscripts and Books from 1350–1550

19th International Conference of the Early Book Society, New York University, June 23–27, 2025

Due By 15 December 2024

“Readers, Makers, and Medieval Consumer Culture: Manuscripts and Books from 1350–1550," 19th International Conference of the Early Book Society, New York University, June 23–27, 2025. What were medieval bestsellers? What constituted the book market in the Middle Ages? Papers might consider manuscripts and books as luxury items, the importation of manuscripts and/or books from the Continent, Continental influence on English books, women’s (or men’s) reading circles, multiple copies of manuscripts and books (often an indication of popularity), owners and patrons, or the development and growth of private, monastic, or university libraries. Another subject of interest is representations of manuscripts or books as status symbols in miniatures or paintings. Conference abstracts will be published on the conference website. Some sessions will be Zoomed.

Please send an abstract of 150 words to ebs2025@earlybooksociety.org by December 15, 2024, for consideration. Be sure to include your name, affiliation, and email address on your abstract, along with a brief bio. For more information, contact: ebs2025@earlybooksociety.org See also earlybooksociety.org for updates and announcements.