Week of Events
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 […]
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 […]
American Academy of Bookbinding: Doublures class
Instructor: Lang Ingalls This one-week course will cover a variety of techniques to craft stunning doublures for your bindings. Explore various methods to prepare the boards for doublures including: edge to edge leather, sunken suede, silk and moiré, doublures decorated with onlays, inlays or tooling.
From the Bench of Lyall F. Harris
From the Bench of Lyall F. Harris
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 you'll learn about from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with Lyall Harris, a book artist, painter, and writer currently based in Charlottesville, VA. Themes in her […]
The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty: The Extraordinary Rise and Fall of Actor M.B. Curtis
The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty: The Extraordinary Rise and Fall of Actor M.B. Curtis
with author Richard Schwartz A picaresque biography of immigrant and entrepreneur M.B. Curtis of San Francisco, whose claim to fame was on stage and in silent films, but also includes many extraordinary ventures. Winner of the 2018 Bronze IPPY for biography, The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty: The Extraordinary Rise and Fall of Actor M.B. Curtis tells […]
How to Get Book Reviews That Count: Looking For Love in All the Right Places
How to Get Book Reviews That Count: Looking For Love in All the Right Places
20-year veteran book review editor Patti Thorn offers a lively discussion on book reviews from A to Z. In an age where people count on reviews for everything from refrigerators to restaurants, book reviews are key to an author’s success. But how to get them? In this presentation, attendees will learn why reviews are important, […]
BABA Sunday Session
BABA Sunday Session
Bay Area Book Artists Sunday Session Kit will teach a surprise. 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.