Stack
Full Company
Exeter Central Library (May 2003)
In April 2003, we
were granted entrance to the subterranean world of the Exeter Central
Library stack. The public result of this exploration was a commissioned
piece of textual archaeology for tEXt
2003, the theme of which was 'excavation of the word'.
Stack comprised a mis-guided tour for small
groups of people (involving the excavation of books to the main library
floor), a video of journeys through the stack and a sound installation.
"The mock excavation in the stacks of the main city library
was a magical experience. The books whispered continuously in the background.
The 'keyhole excavations' led us to remarkable titles at various levels." -
Hazel Harvey, Exeter Flying Post