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Week of Events
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke began collecting these intriguing artifacts during a chance encounter at an antique show in New England in 2007. Fascinated by a […]
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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 […]
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From the Bench of Courtney Cerruti
From the Bench of Courtney Cerruti
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 artist, author, and collaborator Courtney Cerruti, based in Oakland, CA. Courtney started teaching in college by […]
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Hybrid Salon 48: Design Action Collective: 20 Years of Political Graphics
Hybrid Salon 48: Design Action Collective: 20 Years of Political Graphics
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Design Action Collective’s archives with designer and educator Sabiha Basrai. Design Action Collective was founded in the early 2000s by two members of Inkworks Press. For over 20 years, the shop has been producing graphics to serve social justice campaigns and grassroots organizations. This salon will feature […]
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Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library
Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library
Young Readers/Writers Showcase * Family Reading Activities Celebrate “Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You” and “Free Comic Book Day” Free Admission
Free
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What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
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Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]