Republic of Letters - An International Book Art Project

An International Book Art Project

"The Republic of Letters is of very ancient origin (...) It embraces the whole world and is composed of all nationalities, all social classes, all ages and both sexes (...) All languages, ancient as well as modern, are spoken. The arts are joined to letters, and artisans have their place in it; but its religion is not uniform, and its manners (as in all republics) are a mixture of good and bad. Piety and licentiousness are both to be found (...) Praise and honor are awarded by popular acclaim."

M. de Vigneul-Marville, 1699