From The Friends of the Forbes in Northampton:
"A Contest & Funraiser for Northampton’s Libraries
Join us as a guest Book Eater and/or Enter your very own interpretation of a favorite book! We encourage you to READ, EXPLORE & CREATE.
The Edible Book Event began in 1999, when co-founder Judith Hollberg, of Santa Monica, California, got the idea during a Thanksgiving dinner with book artists. Since that time it has grown and become an international event.The festival honors French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book, “The Physiology of Taste”, a witty meditation on food. His birthdate is April 1st. He once wrote, "The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star."
The Judging starts at 4 p.m. The Eating starts at 5 p.m. Admission - $5.00 for individual $10.00 for family. Those who make an edible book attend & eat FREE.
The Friends Edible Book Event Guidelines: Your edible book is your interpretation of a book you find of interest. Go to www.books2eat.com for inspiration! also www.forbeslibrary.org and www.lillylibrary.org. 1. Limit size of your creation to 18 by 24 inches. 2. Please deliver on a solid display surface. 3. Entry must be 100% edible, and preferably fresh! 4. You must include a complete list of ingredients at time of delivery. 5. All Edible books need to be delivered to main entrance of Lilly Library between 3:00- 3:45 on April 10th. 6. Registration deadline is April 1st."
