Craig Frazier visits the Archive to share his new book, Drawn, his career as a designer and illustrator, and his obsession with big ideas. As an internationally recognized designer and illustrator, Craig’s work is known for its simplicity, intelligence, and wit. He will talk about his orientation to design as a drawer which eventually led to […]
Join us, either in person or on Zoom, to socialize with BAIPA members and learn what’s happening with print-on-demand publishing and distribution in 2024.
Various Venues in Downtown Berkeley Top Authors * Critical Conversations * Writers’ Day Outdoor Fair/Literary Marketplace (Sunday only) Free Admission
AI 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.
Joins us as we learn from one of our Bay Area Book Artists members.
with 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 […]
The 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.
Join members Lee Hornbrook and Lynn Post for a discussion of the ins and outs of memoir editing! This event is open to all editors.
Secret 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 […]
See 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 […]
with 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 […]
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 Insiya Dhatt, a book artist based in San Francisco. Insiya, drawing inspiration from Rajasthan’s deserts and […]