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The Poison Book Project: Arsenic & Other Heavy Metals in 19th-C. Bookbinding

Zoom CA, United States

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 poisonous emerald green pigment and other toxic pigments within a broader historical context; recommend safe handling and storage practices for emerald green bookbindings; and report […]

Fundamentals of Half-Leather Binding

American Academy of Bookbinding

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. You will come away from this class with one or two finished books and gain an in-depth understanding of fine binding techniques. This course is […]

Fundamentals of Half-Leather Binding

American Academy of Bookbinding

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 class with one or two finished books and gain an in-depth understanding of fine binding techniques. This course is the perfect introduction to the Fundamentals […]

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From Gutenberg to the Gallery: Five Decades of Print and Book Art

Zoom CA, United States

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 generate massive cultural transformations that will permanently alter the form and function of the book. Fundamentals of bookmaking have not changed much since the contributions […]

Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair

San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, United States

"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 programs. Attendees can meet Elephant & Piggie, The Rainbow Fish, and Llama Llama. There will also be storytelling sessions by authors and doctors from sponsor […]

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How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market

Zoom CA, United States

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 how international rights work, what to expect from a rights contract, and how to showcase your books to rights buyers worldwide. Key Takeaways include: Learn […]

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Sacramento Latino Book & Family Festival 2023

Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, United States

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 empowerment Salud, educación, empoderamiento financiero

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BABA Sunday Session

Zoom CA, United States

Bay Area Book Artists listen as one of our members presents to the group.

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Karmiole Endowed Lecture: Paul Elder: A Literary Life in Seven Bookstores and Exhibition Opening

The Book Club of California 312 Sutter Street Ste 500, San Francisco, CA, United States

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 goal was a bookstore with a carefully crafted ambience, reflecting his embrace of the California Arts & Crafts Movement. Elder’s own publications were often designed […]

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Near North Editors Meeting

Zoom CA, United States

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.

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PubWest Publishers Roundtable – November

Zoom CA, United States

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 (think AirBnB) that connects independent book publishers with printers around the world. On Perfect Bound, publishers can quickly build out their project specs (from paperbacks […]