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Call for papers: Adapt &#38; Evolve: East Asian Materials and Techniques in Western ConservationThe Icon Book &#38; Paper GroupLondon 8-10 April 2015The conference will be divided into two themes which are briefly outlined below. You are encouraged to base the content of your paper on one of these themes.Adapt &#38; Evolve: papers which explore the introduction, formalisation and evolution of East Asian materials and techniques in the conservation of Western book and paper collections are welcomed.Materials &#38; Techniques: submissions on the latest research into materials and techniques borrowed from Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.Abstracts on all aspects of conservation, scientific studies and PHD studies are invited, including possibilities of practical workshop sessions.Abstracts in English between 300-500 words will be included in the delegate pack. Please also include the title of the presentation, name(s) of the author(s), mailing address, telephone number, and name and e-mail address of the presenter. Participation from students, new members and professionals in allied fields is encouraged.Please consult our website for more information about the conference, the themes and key speakers abstracts as it becomes available.adaptandevolve2015.wordpress.comDeadline for abstracts: 30 June 2014. A selection committee will review abstracts and notify speakers around 30 September 2014.Submit to: adaptandevolve2015@gmail.comA call for posters will follow in June 2014