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  • Reading Type Specimens: From Cicero to Spoonie Diddel, Ladies Cicerone

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    Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United States

    There 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. […]

  • Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers

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    Mechanics' Institute


    Join 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 […]

  • Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose

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    The International Printing Museum

    Join us for the surplus sale from the spring 2024 Wayzgoose!

  • Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Author 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 […]

  • Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong

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    Pasadena Heritage 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, United States

    Set 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 […]

  • August 15- Query Letter 101: Creating an Effective Pitch with Dawn Frederick

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    Zoom CA, United States

    On 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 […]

  • Things You Didn’t Know Data Merge Could Do

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    Zoom CA, United States

    People 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 […]

  • Book Arts Family Bonanza

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    The International Printing Museum

    Get 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 […]

    $25.00

  • Workshop: Mastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus

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    Zoom CA, United States

    In 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 […]

  • The Alcott Family — Lessons from the 19th Century

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Progressive school founder, collector and bibliophile Kent Bicknell will present on his Alcott Family Collection, winner of a recent prize from the New England-based Ticknor Society. Built around the lives and work of Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), her talented sister, the artist May Alcott Nieriker, and her parents, social worker, Abigail Alcott and progressive […]

  • BABA Monthly Meeting

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    Zoom CA, United States

    We're meeting virtually on Zoom. BABA meets the third Wednesday evening of each month via Zoom. Members share books, work in progress and information about book events and resources.

  • BR Printing Tour!

    BR Printers 665 Lenfest Road, San Jose, CA, United States

    Publishing Professionals Network is hosting an in-person (free!) tour of a state-of-the art, on-demand printer. We will see the facility in full operation—including their high-speed inkjet presses, high-end toner production devices, integrated and automated bindery, and the fulfillment distribution options. In addition, they have wide format printing, promotional production, and labels. We will learn about their […]