It all started with a scruffy manuscript recipe book from the 1830s and a few reckless comments about what fun it would be to have a go at trying some of the recipes. I doubt Maia realised that her casual remarks would…
Recently, the staff of Special Collections were treated to a talk by local artist Jean Johnstone, who came to discuss a commissioned piece she is undertaking for and about the University Library and its Special…
This week’s inspiring illustrations are selected from the beautifully crafted presentation addresses from institutions and learned bodies world-wide which were sent to the University of St Andrews in 1911 to…
We are delighted to have purchased 15 wonderful artist’s books by Jean Johnstone, a Fife-based artist who creates hand-made books in collaboration with Scottish and international poets including John Burnside, Kathleen…