10th Anniversary Bay Area Book Festival
downtown Berkeley CA, United StatesVarious Venues in Downtown Berkeley Top Authors * Critical Conversations * Writers’ Day Outdoor Fair/Literary Marketplace (Sunday only) Free Admission
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Get Smart: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Zoom CA, United StatesAI is here to stay. Now what? Confused about the basics? What kinds of tools are out there? How could you be using it… and should you? Join us as our panelists share their expertise and help authors navigate these technical and ethical challenges.
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BABA Sunday Session
Zoom CA, United StatesJoins us as we learn from one of our Bay Area Book Artists members.
Multilingual Typesetting on the Web
Zoom CA, United Stateswith Marie Otsuka This workshop will cover a variety of technical techniques for typesetting multiple scripts on websites, with a focus on CJK writing systems. Typesetting different languages together can be a challenge for online projects. This 2-day intensive will review HTML and CSS techniques on formatting typography for multiple scripts, especially with East Asian […]
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Near North Editors Meeting
Zoom CA, United StatesThe Near North Editors meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except for months with holidays around that time, in which case look out for special updates). This month's meeting will be held via Zoom. This event is free and open to all editors.
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Memoir Editing Group
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin members Lee Hornbrook and Lynn Post for a discussion of the ins and outs of memoir editing! This event is open to all editors.
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“Malls” An Experiential Reading Event
Clio's 353 Grand Ave, Oakland, United StatesSecret Nook presents an exploration of malls through prose, poetry, and a lightweight lesson from an expert. Enjoy an evening filled with literature and sensory experiences at a beloved bar and bookstore. FREE Secret Nook is an experiential reading series based in Oakland. Each event is a happening that explores one theme from many perspectives. Follow […]
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Design Week Open House at Letterform Archive
Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSee a slice of the Archive and commune with typography lovers during the largest design festival on the West Coast. Where does your design inspiration come from? Maybe it’s time to get off the internet and into the library! Letterform Archive holds one of the world’s best collections of graphic design and typography artifacts. On […]
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Salon Series 49: A Seat at the Table: Queer*+ Intersections
Zoom CA, United Stateswith Eve Scarborough, Jada Simone Haynes, Mikhail of Hearts To celebrate Pride month, the Archive features a selection of work by Queer*+ designers, curated by members of the Collections Team. To celebrate Pride month and the ongoing struggles for equity, this salon will showcase insights and perspectives of Eve Scarborough, Jada Simone Haynes, and Mikhail […]
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From the Bench of Insiya Dhatt
Zoom CA, United StatesWelcome 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 Insiya Dhatt, a book artist based in San Francisco. Insiya, drawing inspiration from Rajasthan’s deserts and […]
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A Certain Cotta: Book-Cover Design from Buenos Aires
Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United Stateswith Francisco Roca Learn about the young graphic artist who designed book covers that would become a sensation in ’60s era Argentina, Latin America, and Spain. In 1962, young graphic artist Juan Ángel Cotta died in a car crash. His ongoing work project at the time, 103 covers for Los Libros del Mirasol —one of South […]
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Two Memoirs: Zack Rogow and Claudia Marseille
Mechanics' InstituteJoin painter Claudia Marseille and poet Zack Rogow in conversation on their new memoirs, But You Look So Normal and Hugging My Father’s Ghost. In their writings, Marseille and Rogow navigate complex topics of familial trauma, loss, coming-of-age, and resilience with tenderness, honesty, and humor. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. About […]