From Bookcase to Bender Room, and Beyond: Approaching the Centennial of Rare Book Collecting at Stanford
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Call for Proposals | Bill Stewart Project Award
The Bill Stewart Project Award was established to honor the legacy of Bill Stewart, a longtime supporter and dealer of contemporary fine press and artists’ books. In service to Bill’s fascination with the physical attributes of the book, CBAA invites members to submit proposals for the Bill Stewart Project Award in Book Arts, which provides […]
Santa Barbara Writers Conference
The Santa Barbara Writers Conference is known for its supportive environment where fellow writers help one another hone their writing. Whatever genre you’re working in, you’ll find workshops led by experienced professional writers.
American Academy of Bookbinding: Link Structures class
Instructor: Sol Rebora This master class with Sol Rebora, from Argentina, is centered around design and conservation concepts. Four structures will be made in the two weeks, incorporate reversible techniques for the connection of the cover with the bookblock, providing information about the combination of different papers, leathers, and adhesives as well as a […]
The Flexible Mirror: Contemporary Book Design IN-PERSON Workshop
with Kevin Barrett Kane, Emma Christine Hall Learn the fundamentals of book design from seasoned pros, including layout, typesetting, cover design, and manufacturing. During this in-person weekend workshop (Saturday–Sunday, June 24 and 25), participants will learn about book and cover design history and practice. Learning Outcomes Learn the basics of professional typesetting in InDesign Apply […]
The Flexible Mirror: Contemporary Book Design IN-PERSON Workshop
with Kevin Barrett Kane, Emma Christine Hall Learn the fundamentals of book design from seasoned pros, including layout, typesetting, cover design, and manufacturing. During this in-person weekend workshop (Saturday–Sunday, June 24 and 25), participants will learn about book and cover design history and practice. Learning Outcomes Learn the basics of professional typesetting in InDesign […]
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
This coffee chat centers people who work as editors and are living with disability and/or chronic illness. It is open to everyone. The idea was partly inspired by an active peer group currently hosted by the Society of Authors (https://www.societyofauthors.org/Groups/Authors-Disabilities-Illnesses-Network). Group agreements that will be open for discussion at the start of the chat: * […]
From Bookcase to Bender Room, and Beyond: Approaching the Centennial of Rare Book Collecting at Stanford
From Bookcase to Bender Room, and Beyond: Approaching the Centennial of Rare Book Collecting at Stanford
In September of 1926, Albert M. Bender turned his philanthropic focus on Stanford University Library. As one of the founders of the Book Club of California, Bender needs no introduction to this audience who will also be familiar with his efforts to establish an appreciation for the book arts at Mills College, San Francisco Public […]
Hidden Diversity: Lessons from Four Centuries of Javanese Script Heritage
Hidden Diversity: Lessons from Four Centuries of Javanese Script Heritage
with Aditya Bayu Perdana Take a trip to Java, where four centuries of script, calligraphy, and typography leave a treasure trove of inspiration for designers. The archipelago now known as Indonesia is well known for its cultural diversity, which extends to writing systems. Unfortunately, everyday use of traditional Indonesian scripts, including the Javanese script, has […]
Developmental Editing Happy Hour
Developmental Editing Happy Hour
Are you a developmental editor, or interested in developmental editing? Join us for an informal chat about this fun and fascinating variety of editing. This event is free to attend and open to all editors.
BABA Monthly Meeting
BABA Monthly Meeting
Bay Area Book Artists Monthly Meeting Lorraine will lead the 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.
SF in SF with Fran Wilde and Henry Lien
SF in SF with Fran Wilde and Henry Lien
Join us on Sunday, June 25, when writers Fran Wilde and Henry Lien meet for an evening of readings and conversation with Bay Area writer Cliff Winnig. Fran Wilde‘s first novel, Updraft, won the Nebula and Compton Crook awards; it was followed by Cloudbound and Horizon, completing the Bone trilogy. Her novels and short stories have been finalists for six Nebula Awards, a […]