Join the Harry Ransom Center for an engaging panel discussing the changing standards that collectors—and institutions—have used to describe and evaluate early printed books, revealing why these books take the often surprising forms they do today.

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Panelists include Megan Heffernan, assistant professor of English at DePaul University, Kathryn James, curator of Early Modern and Osborn Collections at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and Aaron T. Pratt, the Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Curator of Early Books and Manuscripts at the Harry Ransom Center.

Following the discussion, attendees are invited to view the Collated and Perfect display in the “Stories to Tell” exhibition and enjoy a reception. Attendees will also receive a copy of the publication “Collated & Perfect,” written by Kathryn James and Aaron Pratt. Free. Doors open 30 minutes in advance.