May 16
Punk and Pamphlets: Fighting the System
What do punk zines have in common with French pamphlets?
Join us for Punk and Pamphlets, an event that dives into the rebellious history of underground publishing, vernacular print culture, and the evolution of communication technology. From subversive leaflets to DIY print movements, we’ll explore how people have long used the printed word to challenge authority and push boundaries.
Alongside this conversation, we’ll showcase recent acquisitions to Special Collections—including tintypes, daguerreotypes, 19th-century parlor games, woodcut tarot decks, contemporary artist books, and materials highlighting women in book history.
The event also features students from French 310: The Art of Scandal, presenting their research and translations of once-clandestine French pamphlets.