Beyond the Pages: Vertigo

Step back in time to experience a powerful visual narrative that captures the struggles of the Great Depression through masterful woodcut engravings. Beyond the Pages: Vertigo takes place on Friday, April 4 at The Wolfsonian - FIU, inviting literary enthusiasts to explore Lynd Ward's groundbreaking wordless novel Vertigo: A Novel in Woodcuts.

This session of the popular book club series draws inspiration from The Wolfsonian's exhibition The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era, creating meaningful connections between literature and visual art. Participants will delve into Ward's haunting cityscapes and industrial scenes that convey the economic and social turmoil of 1930s America without using a single word.

Chief librarian Frank Luca facilitates this thoughtful discussion, offering insights into both Ward's artistic techniques and the historical context that shaped this innovative work. Beyond the Pages is a four-part series that examines selected novels through the unique perspective of The Wolfsonian's collection, making each session a rich cultural experience that bridges literary and visual arts.