The late 19th century has been labelled the “Baedeker Era” after the famous series of compact, bright-red travel guides published simultaneously in German, English, and French. The Baedeker guides’ trademark […]
In this Letterform Lecture, we will taste the visual power of a lost calligraphic tradition through one artist’s immersion in the early Arabic scripts broadly labelled as “Kufic." Joumana Medlej […]
InDesign has a rich toolset for adding a wide variety of interactivity to your documents. But to use these interactive features well, sometimes you need to think a little differently. […]
Black writers on tour promotes literacy awareness, gives exposure to African-American authors and writers, and motivates and develops aspiring new writers and authors. The event also showcases Black Businesses by […]
I am happy to announce two antiquarian book fairs in Sacramento this year. The 2023 Spring Antiquarian Book Fair will be held March 25th and the 2023 Fall Antiquarian Book […]
Join us for a virtual lecture! Whether you have a priceless first edition or your high school scrapbook, books have intrinsic value beyond the words on the page. Get tips, […]
The creative career of Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora (1876-1947) was both compelling and diverse. A painter, muralist, sculptor, building designer, cartographer, actor, set designer, cowboy, and husband and father, Mora’s […]
Take a journey through the locations and architectural details in Buenos Aires that inspired a typographic textile. Since 2018, Muk Monsalve has been hosting and curating type walks around Buenos […]
Dig into overlooked design history and get a sneak peek at Letterform Archive’s forthcoming research hub on women in metal type. Ever wonder who originally designed your favorite typefaces? Many […]
Westward Bound II | August 17 – September 10, 2023, Denver, Colorado This is a national juried exhibition, open to artists at least 18 years of age. Eligible are any […]
From air conditioners to yogurt makers, kitchen appliance manuals—with step by step directions for achieving a desired outcome—are incredible examples of early technical writing. The instruction manuals on display reflect […]
Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what you'll learn about […]