Miniature Books - Really Random Thursday Post

For years I've been fascinated by little things.  Tiny toys, little books, miniature dolls, wee animal figurines -- if it's tiny, I want to see it and, if possible, hold and examine it.  But this post is about those littlest of books that I've found around the internet and a few that I own.

These are my own little, but not tiny, books.

Closed, they measure 1 12/" x 1 7/8".

I found them at an ocean gift shop about 45 years ago.

A friend's young son adored these books and carried them around whenever he came to visit.

My daughters were much less interested in them, which probably explains why they are still in such good condition.

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I happened upon this blog post at Atlas Obscura and was fascinated by the size of the books there.  At least one is minuscule, smaller than the tip of a finger.  Go see!

How about this tiny Danish-Norwegian-French Dictionary? 

Photo by Tomasz Sienickim, © 2010.  Used with permission, from Wikimedia Creative Commons.

And it's legible, though perhaps only with great eyesight, with the use of a magnifying glass, or in a photo taken with the macro lens of a camera.  Isn't it charming?  It makes me wish I spoke Danish, Norwegian, or French.   From Wikimedia Commons.

And then there is this video of a young man making what may be the world's smallest flip book.  He begins with one that's regular size, then makes one 2" tall, then makes one that's oh-so-tiny.  It's amazing to see him make the tiniest.



And one more really short video of a collection of miniature books presented by British Pathé.



If you're interested in seeing other tiny book treasures click any of the links below.

• A Dictionary to Wear Around Your Neck
  Ladybug-sized book under a microscope (video) 
• Cleveland Public Library's collection of tiny books (with names and size definitions)

Do enjoy miniatures, too?

--Nancy.