Join us at Mechanics' Institute for an in-person celebration of Stanford d.school's ten books, published by Ten Speed Press. These books are delightful, compact paperbacks filled with mindsets to help you think like a designer and methods to give you the tools to navigate the ambiguous, sticky challenges you face. Join Carissa Carter (author of The Secret […]
Designers Tim Green and Molly von Borstel of Faceout Studio are the source of a number of award-winning book covers, including their entries at the PPN 2023 Book Show. In this virtual event, they discuss their process for creating these designs. They will cover the roles of inspiration, trends, and other resources in planning and […]
By popular demand, WNBA-SF will hold a Pre Pitch-O-Rama Coaching AMA . Registration is free for anyone already signed up for 2024 Pitch-O-Rama. If you haven’t, prices are $10 for WNBA-SF members and $25 for non-members. We are VERY excited to hold our fourth virtual Pitch-O-Rama which is looking to be a fabulous event with new agents and editors […]
Are you a technical editor, or interested in learning about technical editing? Join a friendly discussion of editing in technical fields. This event is free to attend and open to all editors.
Join author, professor, and political theorist Juliet Hooker in conversation on her new book, Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss. In democracies, citizens must accept loss; we can’t always be on the winning side. But in the United States, the fundamental civic capacity of being able to lose is not distributed equally. In Black Grief/White Grievance: […]
Join us on Saturday, March 30th at 11 am PST for: Who Restores Books? How to Choose Wisely with Sophia Bogle. Discover why not all book conservators are created equal and how to find the perfect match for your needs. Bogle will serve as a guide through the intricacies of selecting the right conservator, explain technical jargon, […]
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.
Leah Spencer reveals her process of replicating period-appropriate typography for productions like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” During the creation of movies and TV shows, every book cover, receipt, storefront sign, newspaper, or hotel room number that you see was custom-made by a graphic designer. The aim of this work is to create design that unceremoniously […]
Meet the people making it happen at key literary arts institutions in San Francisco! Have you ever gone to an author conversation at City Arts & Lectures or an event at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco and wondered what it takes to put together such expansive cultural programming? Perhaps you’ve […]
Join guest librarian Alex Balgiu (Designing Writing), alongside Rachel Julius and Bob Dirig (ArtCenter Library) for an immersive and tactile happening where attendees will interact directly with the diverse array of books and printed materials on display. ** Co-presented by Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography and ArtCenter Graphic Design
The Independent Publishers Caucus will be hosting a pavilion for their members to display their latest titles at PLA in Columbus, OH, April 3-5, 2024. PubWest members are invited to take part in this great opportunity to showcase your titles to over 5,000 librarians. The Public Library Association (PLA) invites you to join thousands of public library workers, […]
Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what to expect from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with Maymanah Farhat, a writer, curator, and university lecturer living and working on occupied Yokuts land in California […]