CFP. Issue 29. Children's book and printed forms
Dear colleagues,
we are dedicating the 29th issue of “Children's Readings” to the diverse printed and handwritten book forms created for children.
Throughout its long history, the children's book has appeared in an impressive variety of styles and formats that clearly surpassed those available for adults. Books for children existed even before children's literature emerged as a distinct phenomenon.
We would like to explore the following topics:
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The classification and genre boundaries of books and related publications for children.
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The history of early children's books, including handwritten, early printed, and 18th-century editions.
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The history of the publishers, printers, and printing associations that produced entertainment and educational books for children.
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The collaboration between authors and publishers in creating conventional and unconventional book forms.
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The adaptation of handwritten folklore—such as songbooks, fortune-telling guides, and questionnaires—into printed formats.
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Cardboard theater for children.
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The design of toy books, tracing the evolution of their forms and materials.
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The history, classification, and themes of printed cardboard board games for children, such as lotto and card games.
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Paper toys, modules, and craft sets for creating miniature houses, vehicle models, masks, and doll wardrobes.
