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BABA Sunday Session
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin us to learn from a bay area book artist.
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Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Zoom CA, United StatesRhys Bowen’s work has sold close to 10 million copies in over 30 languages. She has been nominated for every major mystery award and has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She will speak in person at Radford Studio Center in Studio City and via Zoom as part of California Sisters in Crime Chapters’ […]
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Going Global with Sharp Earth
Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWith Sharp Earth, type designer Lucas Sharp sought to answer the question, "Is it possible to design a typeface for the whole world?" What began as a series of sketches drawn on a road trip through Thailand would eventually become Sharp Type’s largest typeface family to date. Developed in close collaboration with local type experts […]
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Reading Type Specimens: From Cicero to Spoonie Diddel, Ladies Cicerone
Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThere is more to the texts of type specimens than the ubiquitous "Quousque tandem abutere…" of Cicero’s first oration against Catiline. Careful reading of type specimens, especially those of the nineteenth century, reveals widespread patriotism, jingoism, and cultural chauvinism; historical and literary allusions; references to topical events; wordplay, sophomoric humor, and parody; and bald self-promotion. […]
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Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers
Mechanics' InstituteJoin author Jared Stearns in conversation with cinephile Jesse Hawthorne Ficks on Stearns’ new book, Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers. Marilyn Chambers was the embodiment of the free-spirited Seventies, the world's most famous X-rated star, and an unappreciated talent whose work in adult films hindered her dreams of becoming a serious actress. Marilyn was […]
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Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose
The International Printing MuseumJoin us for the surplus sale from the spring 2024 Wayzgoose!
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Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action
Zoom CA, United StatesAuthor Donna J. Nicol tells the extraordinary story of Dr. Claudia H. Hampton, the California State University (CSU) system’s first Black woman trustee, who later became the board’s first woman chair, and her twenty-year fight (1974–94) to increase access within the CSU for historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. Amid a growing white backlash against changes […]
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Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong
Pasadena Heritage 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, United StatesSet against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles during the gin-soaked Jazz Age and the rise of Hollywood, this debut book celebrates Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star, to bring an unsung heroine to light and reclaim her place in cinema history. Before Constance Wu, Sandra Oh, Awkwafina, or Lucy Liu, there […]
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August 15- Query Letter 101: Creating an Effective Pitch with Dawn Frederick
Zoom CA, United StatesOn the heels of Pitch-O-Rama, WNBA-San Francisco is offering a series of Lunch N Learns, designed to help with your book publishing journey. With any new book idea, finding an agent can be a daunting process. In this class, we’ll discuss the best practices in creating your book’s pitch, so that it shines when you query […]
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Things You Didn’t Know Data Merge Could Do
Zoom CA, United StatesPeople familiar with InDesign may be familiar with the Data Merge panel, but may not realize the potential that it holds. By taking this tool and leveraging it with several techniques, Data Merge can become more than just a "fancy" way of mail merging. This session will demonstrate techniques that allow users to: autofit type […]
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Book Arts Family Bonanza
The International Printing MuseumGet ready for some creative family time! Join us for a half-day “makers workshop” this summer that encourages the exploration of the world of book artistry. This hands-on family workshop features artistic bookbinding, paper making, letterpress printing, and rubber stamping. Instruction is geared towards families with children aged 8-12. All materials provided. Sorry, no drop-offs […]
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Workshop: Mastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus
Zoom CA, United StatesIn the ever-evolving landscape of self-publishing, the presentation of your book plays a critical role in capturing your audience’s attention and delivering a professional reading experience. This workshop is designed to help self-publishing authors understand the best practices of designing the interiors of their books, and equip them with the skills needed to DIY their […]