Bulletin de la Société belge de géologie, de paléontologie et d'hydrologie 1893

This open book titled 'Bulletin de la Société belge de géologie, de paléontologie et d'hydrologie', was printed in 1893 in Brussels by Polleunis et Ceuterick. The cover is open, revealing two pages: one is filled with text in a structured hierarchy, while the other is largely blank and stained. The symmetry in the book’s layout creates a compelling contrast between information and absence. The text uses a clear, organized structure, with varied fonts and sizes to distinguish different sections. This reflects the positivist pursuit of clarity and order in scientific knowledge at the time. The book, as a material object, invites us to consider how knowledge is packaged, presented, and consumed. The blank, aged page reminds us that knowledge is always partial and contingent, shaped by what is included and what is left out. Consider how the formal qualities of the book underscore broader cultural and intellectual themes. The book thus functions as a site for understanding the interplay between structure and meaning.