Ellen Lupton wrote the classic textbook Thinking with Type. Researching the all-new third edition of this book meant questioning everything. What assumptions are baked into the English-speaking design vocabulary? How can type education become more forgiving? What stories lurk behind basic forms such as grids, capital letters, reverse stress, and typographic widows? Thinking with Type, […]
Join Mechanics' Institute in conversation on the future of sustainable communities with Bay Area environmental activists and innovators Quinlin Messenger, Kirstin Weeks, and Dustin Mulvaney, moderated by Karen Topakian. The panel will address new directions of alternative energy, design concepts and production, and resources for diverse communities. Challenging "doom and gloom" climate narratives, the speakers […]
Many stories. One weekend. Find your spark at the 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books, April 20-21 on the USC campus. General admission is free and the festival will also feature ticketed events with authors and celebrities.
Have you been anxiously waiting to meet the agents and editors attending this year’s edition of Pitch-O-Rama? With April soon approaching, Pitch-O-Rama will be just around the corner, so we’re eager to share the talents who will provide their expertise to those attending.
How to Market Books for Children Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Strategist & Children’s Book Author Looking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers […]
Looking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers that actively add new titles just like yours to their inventory each week. Join this […]
Want to learn more about poisons used in murder? Dr. Jen Prosser, creator and host of the Pick Your Poison Podcast, gives a Primer on Poisons, discussing poisons and toxins from cases taken from headline news. She’ll discuss popular historical poisons like arsenic and cyanide as well as modern toxins like the cage convulsant, tetramine. Join […]
Join us for a small in-person coffee hour at Petit Pierre Bakery in Phinney Ridge. Outdoor seating is available at this location on a first-come first-serve basis. No cost to attend; attendees pay for any food or beverage they wish to enjoy. All interested editors are welcome! Registration is not required, but it helps us plan […]
Join MoAD and Litquake for a live poetry reading and celebration of the publication Black Fire This Time Vol. 2 with featured poets Judy Juanita, Tureeda Mikell, Karla Brundage, Thurman Watts, Sheila Smith McCoy, and Katherine Takara.In this follow-up volume in the Black Fire This Time series, over 75 poets and writers come together on […]
The Premier Educational Event for Independent Book Publishers IBPA PUBLISHING UNIVERSITY (#PubU2024) is where hundreds of independent publishers and industry partners will gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and more--we're planning now. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Independent publishers, hybrid publishers, author publishers (aka self-published authors), university presses, and association presses interested in advancing their book publishing know-how.
Have you thought about adding book coaching to your range of editorial services, either as a side gig or to explore a potential new career path? Or maybe you're already experienced in book coaching and you'd like to engage additional good clients? Will you be able to attract the types of writers you like to […]
by Coleen Curry The Pianel binding is a modern twist on binding structures that use metal rods at the joint, more commonly known as piano hinges. The ‘Pianel’ structure designed by Ben Elbel uses the piano hinge as a main structural and visual feature with the piano hinge tucked away in a neat, nifty construction, […]