Eileen Rendahl is a national bestselling award-winning author and ghostwriter of mystery, thriller, urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance. She has also written as Kristi Abbott, Lillian Bell, and Eileen Carr. If you think you’re confused, imagine what it’s like inside her head. She has had many jobs and lived in many cities and feels unbelievably […]
In this presentation, Chris Cicchino will provide you with a thorough understanding of Glyphs and the Glyphs panel enabling you to enhance your workflow and leverage the full potential that Glyphs offer. You will learn how to utilize the Glyphs panel to: Access an extensive library of Glyphs: Learn how to navigate the Glyphs panel […]
with Tammie Knight Unleash your creativity by designing your own pop-up micro gallery at Letterform Archive! This dynamic workshop provides participants an opportunity to explore the world of art curation and exhibition design on a small, intimate scale. Taking inspiration and using deaccessioned objects from Letterform Archive's collection, participants will curate and craft their […]
Choosing the best paper for your book is an often confusing and sometimes overwhelming process that carries big impacts: cosmetic, economic, environmental, and more. Recent changes in the paper market have impacted prices, formats, and schedules. Wondered why paper is so expensive? Or how to evaluate “sustainability” when choosing paper for your project? Which is […]
American Academy of Bookbinders course with Instructors: Don Glaister & Peter Geraty This two-week master class will concentrate on design, ingenuity, and collaboration in the planning and production of a single edition of unique books. Learn how to incorporate research on binding structures and material choices in the design, planning, and production of an […]
Andrea Fleck-Nisbet is CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association. Andrea has an extensive and diverse background in publishing, with 20+ years in this field. Before joining IBPA, she was the founding vice president and publisher at Harper Horizon, a new nonfiction imprint of HarperCollins, based out of Nashville, TN. Prior to that, she was […]
Fair use is a well-known defense to a claim of copyright infringement – but what exactly is it? Will it prevent an irate copyright owner from suing you? And where does AI fit into this? This deep dive goes through what fair use is, and how fair use – along with several other strategies – […]
Are you ready to create visually captivating and well-structured org charts? Join us in this immersive presentation session where Julie Shaffer will guide you through the essentials of crafting compelling org charts, enabling you to communicate complex hierarchies with clarity and efficiency. We will dive deep into the intriguing history of organizational charts, discover the […]
Are you in your first 5 years of working in the Book Publishing industry? Join us on September 25 for this Virtual Boot Camp. Learn about different areas in publishing, plus network with your peers and the PubWest circle of professionals as you grow your knowledge, skill set, and understanding of the industry! Hear from industry […]
with Kel Troughton Design your own original typeface in 10 weeks! During this 10-week online course (meeting on Monday evenings from October 2-December 11—no meeting on November 20), you will create your own original typefaces as you gain an understanding of the methodologies and software used to produce high-quality digital type. The primary goal of […]
with Kevin Barrett Kane, Emma Christine Hall Learn the fundamentals of book design from seasoned pros, including layout, typesetting, cover design, and manufacturing. During this three-week online workshop (Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 3–19, skipping October 17), participants will learn about book and cover design history and practice. Learning Outcomes Learn the basics of professional […]
Learn to bring a splash of 17th century style flourishing to your letters in this dynamic 4-week workshop. Calligraphic flourishing is the art of embellishing writing—the accessories to calligraphy's outfit. This class covers pointed pen flourishing from the 17th century to present. Students will learn modern flourishing design rules, use them to analyze historical examples, […]