Timothy Barrett

Research Scientist, Adjunct Professor
Papermaking

I earned a BA degree in Art Communications from Antioch College in 1973 and later spent two years working with Kathryn and Howard Clark at Twinrocker Handmade Paper, Inc., two years under a Fulbright Fellowship studying papermaking in Japan, and several years researching early European handmade papers, the latter funded by the NEA and the Kress Foundation. I joined the University of Iowa Center for the Book as its paper specialist in 1986 and served as its director between 1996 and 2002. During my career I've made a number of one-of-a-kind artist's books using handmade paper and leather as the primary materials. I continue to teach courses that address the history, technique, science and aesthetics of hand papermaking. I also oversee the UICB Research and Production Paper Facility. My current research is focused on the non-destructive analysis of European paper made between the 14th and the 19th centuries-- a study made possible by funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. I am very interested in the emerging field of book studies and in the fertile territory shared by those who study or produce physical books, and those who study the impact of the book on society and culture or the future of the book equivalent.

Phone: 319-621-2493
E-Mail: timothy-barrett@uiowa.edu
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