Congratulations to Square Books in Oxford, Miss., which began its 40th anniversary celebrations last Thursday with the opening of the art exhibition "Square Books: 40 Years of Book Posters."
The exhibition--at the Southside Gallery, just a few doors down from Square Books on the downtown square--features more than 300 posters that once hung in Square Books to promote books and bookstore events. Richard Howorth, the owner of Square Books, worked with Southside Gallery owner Wil Cook to select the posters, and titles from all genres are represented.
Howorth reported a great turnout for the opening on July 11, with many posters sold, and guests were overheard commenting not just on the posters' designs, but also on the books they featured and the memories they brought back.
The poster exhibition will run until early August, and on Saturday, August 24 Square Books will hold a 40th anniversary celebration at the Lyric Theater in Oxford. The evening will feature a toast to friends, former staff and "Constant Readers," followed by live music and dancing.