Week of Events
Call for Proposals | Bill Stewart Project Award
The Bill Stewart Project Award was established to honor the legacy of Bill Stewart, a longtime supporter and dealer of contemporary fine press and artists’ books. In service to Bill’s fascination with the physical attributes of the book, CBAA invites members to submit proposals for the Bill Stewart Project Award in Book Arts, which provides […]
American Academy of Bookbinding: Doublures class
Instructor: Lang Ingalls This one-week course will cover a variety of techniques to craft stunning doublures for your bindings. Explore various methods to prepare the boards for doublures including: edge to edge leather, sunken suede, silk and moiré, doublures decorated with onlays, inlays or tooling.
From the Bench of Lyall F. Harris
From the Bench of Lyall F. Harris
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 from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with Lyall Harris, a book artist, painter, and writer currently based in Charlottesville, VA. Themes in her […]
How to Get Book Reviews That Count: Looking For Love in All the Right Places
How to Get Book Reviews That Count: Looking For Love in All the Right Places
20-year veteran book review editor Patti Thorn offers a lively discussion on book reviews from A to Z. In an age where people count on reviews for everything from refrigerators to restaurants, book reviews are key to an author’s success. But how to get them? In this presentation, attendees will learn why reviews are important, […]