The Poison Book Project investigates potentially toxic pigments used in the manufacture of Victorian-era bookcloth. Lead scientist Dr. Rosie Grayburn will situate the use of English bookcloth colored with highly […]
At the American Academy of Bookbinding Taught by Peter Geraty This core course teaches advanced book forwarding and leather paring in the production of a traditional laced-in board binding structure. […]
Instructor: Peter Geraty This core course teaches advanced book forwarding and leather paring in the production of a traditional laced-in board binding structure. You will come away from this […]
with Harry Reese Join us for an engaging lecture by Harry Reese, the 2023 Lieberman Lecturer. In The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962), Marshall McLuhan argued that significant changes in technology would […]
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"Free event to meet children's book authors, illustrators, publishers" The Bay Area Kids Book Fair East Bay Edition is a free event that features authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and educational […]
An indie author’s guide to selling international rights for their books This presentation will teach indie authors all you need about elevating your books to the worldwide stage, including […]
Over 100 Exhibitors Más de 100 expositores Get autographed books Firma de libros por los autores Bilingual activities & Workshops Actividades y talleres bilingües Health, education, financial […]
Bay Area Book Artists listen as one of our members presents to the group.
After resigning from his sales position at William Doxey’s bookstore in San Francisco’s famous Palace Hotel in 1897, a young Paul Elder opened his own shop two blocks away. Elder’s […]
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 […]
Let's talk about new ways to do our jobs more effectively. Keith Riegert of Ulysses Press will be on hand to talk about Perfect Bound - an online two-sided marketplace […]