Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection
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Open Set 2025 Competition & Exhibition
The OPEN • SET 2025 Competition & Exhibition is an event in the United States featuring finely crafted bookbindings. Sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding, it is designed to encourage both new binders and professionals and is open to binders around the world. We invite you to participate!
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke began collecting these intriguing artifacts during a chance encounter at an antique show in New England in 2007. Fascinated by a […]
Latin-Arabic Logo Matchmaking
Explore the relationship between Arabic and Latin letterforms through a branding exercise guided by an experienced type designer. In this workshop, participants will create the Arabic equivalent of a Latin brand’s logo. The first session will start with a one-hour lecture about the contexts of the different Arabic calligraphic styles. Then, participants will draw an […]
California, a Slave State
California, a Slave State
California owes its origins and sunny prosperity to slavery. Spanish invaders captured Indigenous people to build the chain of Catholic missions. Russian otter hunters shipped Alaska Natives—the first slaves transported into California—and launched a Pacific slave triangle to China. Plantation slaves were marched across the plains for the Gold Rush. San Quentin Prison incubated California’s […]
No Poetry No Peace™
No Poetry No Peace™
Join us and a selection of poets – some local, some far flung - to explore how "poetry provides pathways for creative and cathartic human expression and peace." The No Poetry No Peace™ title comes from a collection written by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte and her daughter Dr. Angela Boutte.
From the Bench of Courtney Cerruti
From the Bench of Courtney Cerruti
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 artist, author, and collaborator Courtney Cerruti, based in Oakland, CA. Courtney started teaching in college by […]
Hybrid Salon 48: Design Action Collective: 20 Years of Political Graphics
Hybrid Salon 48: Design Action Collective: 20 Years of Political Graphics
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Design Action Collective’s archives with designer and educator Sabiha Basrai. Design Action Collective was founded in the early 2000s by two members of Inkworks Press. For over 20 years, the shop has been producing graphics to serve social justice campaigns and grassroots organizations. This salon will feature […]
Success Tips & Best Practices for Your Audiobook
Success Tips & Best Practices for Your Audiobook
Set your audiobook up for success from start to finish, including a wide range of production & distribution options. Learn how to navigate this new complex terrain!
Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library
Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library
Young Readers/Writers Showcase * Family Reading Activities Celebrate “Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You” and “Free Comic Book Day” Free Admission
Spring Author Showcase at Book Passage
What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
Bay Area Book Artists Sunday Session
Bay Area Book Artists Sunday Session
Join the Bay Area Book Artists as they meet so learn from an expert.
Darcie Little Badger with Tommy Orange
Darcie Little Badger with Tommy Orange
Join us for an exciting evening of literature and intellectual stimulation at Oakland Arts & Lectures! Litquake is thrilled to co-host this event featuring Little Badger and Orange, and attendees will have the opportunity to win complimentary signed copies of Sheine Lende or Wandering Stars. FREE