Anatomy of a Book | What Books Are Made of
Ever wonder what materials are used to make the book you are reading? Come see American Bookbinders Museum latest exhibit and explore the different categories of materials and their various uses.
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ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition
Join us for top-quality education and best practices; featured thought leaders; and special programming for library professionals looking to further develop their libraries, communities, and careers!
2 events,
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Al Martinez in the Korean War: A Future Columnist Hones His Craft
Al Martinez in the Korean War: A Future Columnist Hones His Craft
For more than twenty years, the Los Angeles Times columnist Al Martinez (1929-2015) delighted, and enriched the lives of, thousands of readers across southern California. An Oakland native, he attended San Francisco State College. Later, he was a reporter for the Richmond Independent and the Oakland Tribune before being lured to Los Angeles to write […]
2 events,
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The Past Inside the Future: Commercial Classics at Five
The Past Inside the Future: Commercial Classics at Five
Around the turn of the 19th century, a revolution left the world of typography utterly different from what it had been. The explosion of new type styles during this period—including the modern face, the fat face, the slab serif, and the sans serif—reflected new technologies and ways of thinking that set the stage for modern […]
4 events,
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Member Nerd Out: Concrete Poetry and Asemic Writing
Member Nerd Out: Concrete Poetry and Asemic Writing
In this Member Nerd Out, we’ll guide you through our favorite examples of concrete poetry and asemic writing in the Letterform Archive collection. This presentation will be followed by an opportunity to show some objects from your own home with fellow letterform Nerds across the globe.
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Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass
Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass
Five generations of Judsons have worked with artists, architects, and designers to create Old World-style stained glass whose quality and craftsmanship has often been compared to the work of Louis Tiffany. Famed for its Craftsman glass, Judson arts-and-crafts era windows have been celebrated by experts in the field for decades. Judson’s work with Frank Lloyd […]
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SongWriter Live with W. Kamau Bell and Las Cafeteras
SongWriter Live with W. Kamau Bell and Las Cafeteras
This edition of SongWriter features live storytelling by Emmy- and Peabody-winning television host and producer, comedian and bestselling author W. Kamau Bell, which will be transformed into original music by the Chicano band Las Cafeteras. Together with SongWriter host Ben Arthur and social psychologist Shira Gabriel, they craft an evening about identity, home and collective effervescence through a thrilling exchange […]
10 events,
Unfolding Duplications: Contemporary Risograph Publishing
SFCB showcases contemporary publishers and artists utilizing Risograph technology to create experimental and thought-provoking bookworks.
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Don’t just hit publish, LAUNCH your book! with Robbie Samuels
Don’t just hit publish, LAUNCH your book! with Robbie Samuels
Our presenter, Robbie Samuels, designs book launches with the aim of getting 50+ Amazon reviews, but the real goal is to wake up and engage the author’s network to build a pipeline and drive referrals. While a byproduct of a strong launch is reaching #1 Best Seller, that’s not the goal. Being a #1 Best Seller or […]
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Don’t just hit publish, LAUNCH your book!
Don’t just hit publish, LAUNCH your book!
Congrats, you wrote a book! You’ve been counting down to the day it publishes. Have you realized that publishing isn’t the final goal? Wouldn’t it be great if your network actually read your book and discovered how valuable your content is, so they can buy from you and/or refer you? What’s your strategy to use this book to wake […]
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Book Arts Family Bonanza
Book Arts Family Bonanza
Get ready for some creative family time! Join us for a half-day “makers workshop” this summer that encourages the exploration of the world of book artistry. This hands-on family workshop features artistic bookbinding, paper making, letterpress printing, and rubber stamping. Instruction is geared towards families with children aged 8-12. All materials provided. Sorry, no drop-offs […]
$25.00
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California, a Slave State
California, a Slave State
California owes its origins and sunny prosperity to slavery. Spanish invaders captured Indigenous people to build the chain of Catholic missions. Russian otter hunters shipped Alaska Natives—the first slaves transported into California—and launched a Pacific slave triangle to China. Plantation slaves were marched across the plains for the Gold Rush. San Quentin Prison incubated California’s […]
5 events,
San Francisco Art Book Fair
The San Francisco Art Book Fair (SFABF) is pleased to announce its seventh year at Minnesota Street Project’s contemporary art campus. Open July 19 through July 21, 2024, with a preview the evening of July 18, the SFABF is a free annual multi-day exhibition and celebration of printed material from independent publishers, artists, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the […]
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Self Publishing 101 with Claire Jones
Self Publishing 101 with Claire Jones
There are a whole range of publishing platforms available to those of us who wish to self-publish our book(s). Simply search “Self Publishing Platforms” online and you will find a list of articles touting: “The 17 BEST Self-Publishing Companies of 2023”, “8 Best Free Self-Publishing Sites”, “The 15 Best Self Publishing Companies to Support Your […]
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Let’s Talk Layouts
Let’s Talk Layouts
Grids offer a structured framework for layouts that assist with the consistency and coherence of design—but most frequently they seem to adhere to a rectilinear form with placement outside of that form either seeming "random" or "breaking the grid." This informative session challenges what you already know about layout and looks at how layouts can […]
4 events,
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Citizen Printer Exhibition Reception
Citizen Printer Exhibition Reception
Letterform Archive’s fifth gallery exhibition, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.: Citizen Printer, explores the bold language, graphic typography, and colorful layering in a wide variety of printed artifacts such as broadsides, maps, church fans, handbills and oversized posters produced throughout his career. Encompassing the evolving trajectory of Black liberation in the United States, from growing up in the ’60s during the […]
3 events,
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The Material Culture of Advertising: Treasures from the Winterthur Library’s Collection of Trade Literature
The Material Culture of Advertising: Treasures from the Winterthur Library’s Collection of Trade Literature
Before Amazon, before big box stores, and even before mailboxes sagged under the weight of catalogs in the mid-20th century, customers and shop-owners alike turned to a wide variety of media to select their purchases, and to aspire to grander lifestyles. Trade cards, trade catalogs, advertising ephemera, and sales samples illuminate the art of buying, […]
3 events,
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Webinar: Born Accessible: How to Build InDesign Files with Accessibility in Mind
Webinar: Born Accessible: How to Build InDesign Files with Accessibility in Mind
Join us for a virtual lesson on Born Accessible books, focusing on implementing accessibility features in InDesign before export to ebook. We'll cover the Born Accessible philosophy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines principles, and some definitions, before diving into a demonstration of improving your InDesign file's accessibility, including Metadata, Navigation, Hierarchy and Semantics, and Image Descriptions. […]
3 events,
MWA NorCal explores AI
MWA NorCal invites you to a 6-session Zoom series to explore different aspects of AI. What is it—an existential threat or a cool new set of tools? Maybe both? What we know for sure is that it’s all around us and it’s here to stay. So, join us on the third Saturday of the month […]
4 events,
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Litquake’s Literary Pub Trivia
Litquake’s Literary Pub Trivia
Has your Norton Anthology been gathering dust since your undergrad days? Have you forgotten the difference between an anapest and a trochee (if you ever knew)? It's time to hit the books and brush up on your knowledge of literature: from A.A. Milne to ZYZZYVA. Form a team with up to six players (or we'll match you up […]
4 events,
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August 1- Ask a Publisher AMA
August 1- Ask a Publisher AMA
As everyone probably knows, you or your agent needs to get your book or proposal into the hands of an interested editor; that’s the first hurdle. A well-crafted proposal, an agent with good relationships, and choosing the right editors to approach are the first steps. What most would-be authors don’t know is that the editor has to […]
4 events,
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In His Own Words: A James Baldwin Centennial Celebration
In His Own Words: A James Baldwin Centennial Celebration
Celebrate James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with an immersive night of readings and performance. Attendees are invited to engage with works from and inspired by Baldwin, including written selections, film, music, and multimedia artworks. Featuring Arnold Grisham, Daniel B. Summerhill, Jewelle Gomez, Kevin Dublin, Laura Sheppard, Michele Elam, Nigel Hatton, and Norman Gee. Co-sponsored by the Museum […]
6 events,
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Getting Your Book Discovered on Amazon: The Art to Keywords and Categories
Getting Your Book Discovered on Amazon: The Art to Keywords and Categories
Learn the strategies behind finding profitable keywords, uncovering bestselling categories, and making changes in minutes that can affect your Amazon book sales indefinitely. This presentation dives into the behavior of the shopper on Amazon to help you connect with your target audience, resulting in higher visibility and more copies sold. Included topics are: – Finding […]
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London Strife: the Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786
London Strife: the Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786
Historically, bookbinders worked for longer hours and for less pay than most artisans. In the revolutionary unease of the late eighteenth century, the London bookbinders decided to strike for a reduction in their working day. This landed the binders in trouble, with some ending up in jail. The Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786 is an […]
$10.00
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My Dinner with Jane Smiley
My Dinner with Jane Smiley
My Dinner With is a series of intimate dinners to support Litquake in our 25th anniversary year. We promise delicious food, dazzling conversation, delectable wine provided by Saintsbury Winery, and lots of laughs—all in support of the Litquake Foundation. In prior novels, Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley has taken readers from an Iowa farm to the heart of […]
4 events,
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Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Rhys Bowen’s work has sold close to 10 million copies in over 30 languages. She has been nominated for every major mystery award and has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She will speak in person at Radford Studio Center in Studio City and via Zoom as part of California Sisters in Crime Chapters’ […]