Bachelor of Reading
One of 20 plaques from the "Pax Americana" series created for the D.B. Weldon Library at Western University.
"By the mid-2040s, literacy had declined precipitously. In an effort to preserve this increasingly marginal practice, the Borgesian Guild of Librarians petitioned Western University’s governing body to establish a degree devoted exclusively to the sustained use of books.
Officially instituted in 2042, the sole requirement of the Bachelor of Reading (BRead) degree was that students read ten books from front to back, selected from an approved list. The degree typically took about six years to complete.
By 2050, participation had begun to wane. Graduates of the program complained that the BRead failed to provide clear pathways to employment, leaving them uncertain how to translate their education into stable work. As one online critic observed, “Anyone who says that they read books only says that to sound smart. Nobody reads anymore, and nothing bad has happened.”
The program was discontinued in 2052."
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Edition of 12, 3 APs. Numbered and signed by the artist. Measuring 20 x 24", the sign is made out of laser-etched DuraBlack.
DuraBlack is a high-performance aluminum designed for extreme environments. It's durable, resistant to chemicals, UV exposure, high temperatures, and abrasion, and is often used for military, aerospace, and industrial labels or plaques.SHIPPING INFORMATION
Worldwide shipping and handling costs are $25.
