Summer Espionage
Mechanics' Institutewith authors Linda Joy Myers (The Forger of Marseilles) and Leslie Absher (Spy Daughter, Queer Girl) Join us as we examine two new books about espionage—one fiction, one non-fiction. Linda […]
with authors Linda Joy Myers (The Forger of Marseilles) and Leslie Absher (Spy Daughter, Queer Girl) Join us as we examine two new books about espionage—one fiction, one non-fiction. Linda […]
Australia has a long history of fine printing, which is mostly unknown outside of the country itself. ‘Printing is like religion’, acclaimed Australian book artist Alec Bolton once said, ‘We […]
with Amy Papaelias, Jessica Barness This lecture explores the visual and printed history of a radical academic journal launched after the '68–'69 SF State student strikes. The Black Scholar: […]
Join poet Irena Klepfisz with scriptwriter/actor Naomi Newman and director Bruce Bierman for a discussion about translating poetry from "page to stage." Hosted by Laura Sheppard, Director of Events, Mechanics' Institute. […]
with Dorothy Yuki Create handmade letters without nibs by cutting, bending, and folding paper to transform the alphabet from 2D to 3D! During this one-day workshop, spend time at […]
a discussion and reading with memoirist Isidra Mencos and fiction writer Leslie Kirk Campbell Isidra Mencos and Leslie Kirk Campbell will discuss what drew them to writing books that investigate […]
As a photographer in the fifty-seventh year of his serious effort, David Wing will describe how his camera found its subjects, what his working mind is like today, and how his […]
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 […]
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 […]
Club member Alvin Patrick, a CBS News Executive Producer, has amassed over 2,000 books during 30 years of collecting. He will discuss highlights of his first editions of African American […]
with Kit Hinrichs Join us for a unique evening with designer Kit Hinrichs, as he discusses his latest book and the value of storytelling in his career. Award-winning designer, author, […]
Dr. Amy Gore, assistant professor of English at North Dakota State University, will discuss the connections between books, bodies, and Indigenous book history at the release of her latest monograph, Book […]