Anatomy of a Book | What Books Are Made of
Ever wonder what materials are used to make the book you are reading? Come see American Bookbinders Museum latest exhibit and explore the different categories of materials and their various uses.
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Introduction to Modern Type Design Workshop
with Kel Troughton Learn to think systematically about type and make your own font in 10 weeks! (Not in or near San Francisco? See the online version of this workshop.) During this 10-week in-person workshop (Wednesdays from June 12 through August 21. No class on July 3), you'll learn what it takes to create your own […]
Introduction to Modern Type Design Online Workshop
Learn to think systematically about type and make your own font in 10 weeks! (In the San Francisco area? See the in-person version of this workshop.) During this 10-week online workshop (Thursdays from June 13 through August 22. No class on July 4), you'll learn what it takes to create your own original typefaces and gain an […]
Unfolding Duplications: Contemporary Risograph Publishing
SFCB showcases contemporary publishers and artists utilizing Risograph technology to create experimental and thought-provoking bookworks.
MWA NorCal explores AI
MWA NorCal invites you to a 6-session Zoom series to explore different aspects of AI. What is it—an existential threat or a cool new set of tools? Maybe both? What we know for sure is that it’s all around us and it’s here to stay. So, join us on the third Saturday of the month […]
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Litquake’s Literary Pub Trivia
Litquake’s Literary Pub Trivia
Has your Norton Anthology been gathering dust since your undergrad days? Have you forgotten the difference between an anapest and a trochee (if you ever knew)? It's time to hit the books and brush up on your knowledge of literature: from A.A. Milne to ZYZZYVA. Form a team with up to six players (or we'll match you up […]
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August 1- Ask a Publisher AMA
August 1- Ask a Publisher AMA
As everyone probably knows, you or your agent needs to get your book or proposal into the hands of an interested editor; that’s the first hurdle. A well-crafted proposal, an agent with good relationships, and choosing the right editors to approach are the first steps. What most would-be authors don’t know is that the editor has to […]
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In His Own Words: A James Baldwin Centennial Celebration
In His Own Words: A James Baldwin Centennial Celebration
Celebrate James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with an immersive night of readings and performance. Attendees are invited to engage with works from and inspired by Baldwin, including written selections, film, music, and multimedia artworks. Featuring Arnold Grisham, Daniel B. Summerhill, Jewelle Gomez, Kevin Dublin, Laura Sheppard, Michele Elam, Nigel Hatton, and Norman Gee. Co-sponsored by the Museum […]
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Getting Your Book Discovered on Amazon: The Art to Keywords and Categories
Getting Your Book Discovered on Amazon: The Art to Keywords and Categories
Learn the strategies behind finding profitable keywords, uncovering bestselling categories, and making changes in minutes that can affect your Amazon book sales indefinitely. This presentation dives into the behavior of the shopper on Amazon to help you connect with your target audience, resulting in higher visibility and more copies sold. Included topics are: – Finding […]
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London Strife: the Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786
London Strife: the Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786
Historically, bookbinders worked for longer hours and for less pay than most artisans. In the revolutionary unease of the late eighteenth century, the London bookbinders decided to strike for a reduction in their working day. This landed the binders in trouble, with some ending up in jail. The Great Bookbinding Strike of 1786 is an […]
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My Dinner with Jane Smiley
My Dinner with Jane Smiley
My Dinner With is a series of intimate dinners to support Litquake in our 25th anniversary year. We promise delicious food, dazzling conversation, delectable wine provided by Saintsbury Winery, and lots of laughs—all in support of the Litquake Foundation. In prior novels, Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley has taken readers from an Iowa farm to the heart of […]
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Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Rhys 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
Going Global with Sharp Earth
With 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
Reading Type Specimens: From Cicero to Spoonie Diddel, Ladies Cicerone
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. […]
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Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers
Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers
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 […]
6 events,
6 events,
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Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action
Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action
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 […]
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Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong
Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong
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 […]
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August 15- Query Letter 101: Creating an Effective Pitch with Dawn Frederick
August 15- Query Letter 101: Creating an Effective Pitch with Dawn Frederick
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 […]
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Things You Didn’t Know Data Merge Could Do
Things You Didn’t Know Data Merge Could Do
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 […]
7 events,
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Book Arts Family Bonanza
Book Arts Family Bonanza
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
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Workshop: Mastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus
Workshop: Mastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus
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 […]
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The Alcott Family — Lessons from the 19th Century
The Alcott Family — Lessons from the 19th Century
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 […]
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BABA Monthly Meeting
BABA Monthly Meeting
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.
8 events,
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BR Printing Tour!
BR Printing Tour!
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 […]
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Fall Back Into Your Projects Mixer
Fall Back Into Your Projects Mixer
Fall Back Into Your Projects Mixer Need motivation to get back on track with your writing projects? Ready to take on the rest of 2024? Join WNBA-San Francisco for our August Share and Tell Mixer. During this mixer, everyone will have a few minutes to: Share: Who You Are & Your Biggest Summer Wins Tell: What You Are Working on […]
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Ghostwriting: What It Is (and Isn’t)
Ghostwriting: What It Is (and Isn’t)
Course Description According to some publishing experts, more than half of nonfiction books are written—in whole or in part—by ghostwriters. Although they live in the shadows of the publishing world, anonymous and unacknowledged, these skilled scribes often make a good living. But ghostwriting is not for everyone. Join Armin Brott for a presentation and Q&A […]
$40.00
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American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail
American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail
In popular mythology, the Overland Trail is typically a triumphant tale, with plucky easterners crossing the Plains in caravans of covered wagons. But not everyone reached Oregon and California. Some 6,600 migrants perished along the way and were buried where they fell, often on Indigenous land. As historian Sarah Keyes illuminates, their graves ultimately became […]