The book as a remembrance tool
Investigating how the book has been created and for whom, helps shade some light on the role of the book itself as an instrument to both celebrate and commemorate an important event.
In this respect, some aspects are particularly relevant:
- the watermark and the page setting,
- the illustrations,
- and the fact that many known copies of the book contain personalized notes, inscriptions, or additions that help to further commemorate the event.