This may be a little elementary, but, I just have always used the basic 3-d
design principals that I learned way back in art school.  If conservation
is not an issue, though I cannot imagine a case in which it would not be at
least a passing concern, ask a local exhibit tech about what they use to
prop open the book and secure the pages.  I have even used cardboard mock
ups to block out the space in the case and figure out placement.

I have done cases both for museums and for commercial display, If you want
a more detailed reply please contact me off list at my e-address.

Pat Strong
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>Does anyone know of any good books or articles on effective layout in glass
>cases? Conservation is not a problem here, and lighting is something I've no
>influence over - it's merely a matter of the layout. I'd very much like to get
>a few tips and standard tricks - otherwise I'll have to try to reinvent the
>wheel. One should be able to do so much more in a glass case, with three
>dimensions at one's disposa,l than with traditional layout on a
>two-dimensional page. I'm looking forward to learning more about this!
>
>Regards,
>Elisabeth Fraser

Pat Strong
Pre-program conservation studies
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