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PPN Post and Updates / October 6, 2021

Remembering Keasley Jones // President’s Message / Keasley Jones / An Origin Story / Graphic Means / Typographer’s Lunch / Virtual Meetup / Events / Jobs

PPN Post and Update / September 1, 2021

A season of change seems to be upon many of us. // President’s Message / A Publishing Story / PPN Conference 2022 / Typographer’s Lunch / Virtual Meetup / Events / Jobs

PPN Post and Update / August 4, 2021

We’re pleased to announce the return of the Publishing Professionals Network Conference on Friday, April 29, 2022. // President’s Message / PPN Conference 2022 / Typographer’s Lunch / Virtual Meetup / Events / Jobs

PPN Post and Updates / July 7, 2021

Bob Aufuldish shares his notes on creating the PPN Award winning cover for Photographers Looking at Photographs: 75 Pictures from the Pilara Foundation. // Evolution of a Cover / Book Show Catalog / BAWiP Mentorship / Just Your Type / Virtual Meetup / Events / Jobs

PPN Post and Updates / June 2, 2021

If all goes well, look for a return of in-person PPN Meetups in the coming months. // 49th Book Show Update: We have made arrangements with the publishers to keep the Book Show Awards site alive indefinitely. // Evolution of a Winning Book Cover, Lia Tjandra, Art DirectorUniversity of California Press

PPN Post and Updates / May 5, 2021

We’re already thinking about the next book show, which will have the remarkable distinction of being our 50th! We learned a great deal in the process of planning a virtual event. // We’re excited to be resurrecting our PPN conference. As many of you know, we held annual daylong conferences over a five-year period to rave reviews from those who attended.

PPN Post and Updates / April 7, 2021

We stand with our friends in the Asian community against this vicious spate of violence. Please explore the resources provided in the article below and look for ways that you can help. // The 49th PPN Book Show will be held on April 21 at 4:30 p.m. PDT. Our first virtual Book Show.

PPN Post and Updates / March 3, 2021

With sadness, we announce the departure of Brenda Ginty from the board and the role of vice-president. Our new vice-president and future president is Dave Peattie of BookMatters and Whereabouts Press. // Judging for the 49th Book Show began in early February was fabulous. There are so many wonderful entries to share next month.