Daily-ist Thursday: Wrapped in Color

Houstonist is kind of a book nerd. That's pretty obvious, right? But we're also really into design.That's why we were excited to hear about the MFAH's current exhibition of lithographed book jackets, Wrapped in Color. The exhibit includes lithographic book jackets from a period spanning almost 100 years, predating the popularity of paperbacks.

A lithograph is a form of printing in which the design is drawn onto a smooth stone or piece of metal with a grease pencil. Then, only the greased parts of the "stamp" accept ink, which can be transferred into the canvas.

The MFAH's collection of lithographic book jackets, used to cover, protect and decorate hardback books, include rare works from Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.

Wrapped in Color: Lithographic Book Covers and Jackets, 1890-1970 runs through May 25 at the MFAH. If you see the event tonight, remember, the museum is both free and open late every Thursday.

Wrapped in Color: Lithographic Book Covers and Jackets, 1890-1970
Admission: Free every Thursday, $7 the rest of the week
Date and Time: Until 9 p.m. tonight, hours vary throughout the week
Location:Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Caroline Weiss Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street