Sponsored by FABS In the Cover of Darkness: Three Works from the Press of Isaiah Thomas. This year represents the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. While our nation celebrates that momentous event, few will be celebrating another significant event that happened three days earlier. On April 16, 1775, Revolutionary patriot and […]
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Sponsored by The Baltimore Bibliophiles Join April Oettinger and the Baltimore Bibs for a presentation entitled “Goucher's Art & Artifacts collection and the Woman's College of Baltimore Museum.” For a link, contact Binnie Syril Braunstein, bsbgc@aol.com |
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Sponsored by FABS Join us for convivial conversation about all things bookish and 19th century! We meet the third Thursday of the month. For links and announcements, contact Jennifer Larson (info@fabsocieties.org) |
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Sponsored by The Book Club of California Wildness beats in the heart of California’s urban areas. In Los Angeles, residents are rallying to build one of the largest wildlife crossings in the world because of the plight of one lonely mountain lion named P-22. Porpoises cavort in San Francisco Bay again because of a grassroots […]
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Sponsored by FABS Bindings: The Bindings Interest Group hosts discussions and presentations that share collections and information on bookbindings of all periods. Topics include, but are not limited to, history, design and aesthetics, innovation, materials and craft techniques. To receive announcements and links, contact Jennifer Larson (info@fabsocieties.org) Sponsored by FABS FABS Special Interest Group: Binding April 21, 2025 7:30pm eastern / 6:30pm midwest / 5:30pm mountain / 4:30pm pacific BRENDA GALLAGHER :: THE USE OF TYPOGRAPHY IN BESPOKE BINDINGS Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a Presentation and Discussion with Brenda Gallagher on using typography as design in fine bindings. […] |
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Sponsored by FABS Join us and host Reid Byers (author of The Private Library) for convivial conversation on the pleasures and challenges of home libraries: acquisition; cataloging and photographing of collection materials; home libraries; book furniture; conservation and storage, etc. THIS MONTH's TOPICS: Books we have kept for sentimental reasons, and how to choose art […] |
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Sponsored by the Book Club of Washington The Annual Meeting encompasses a brief business meeting followed by a special presentation. A keepsake created for the occasion will also be featured and light refreshments served. The business portion includes electing officers, approving new board members, and presenting the Monroe Award and student book collecting awards. This […] |
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Sponsored by The Book Club of California You might not know the name Tyrus Wong, but you probably know some of the images he created, including scenes from the beloved Disney classic Bambi. Yet when he came to this country as a child, Tyrus was an illegal immigrant locked up in an offshore detention center. How […] |
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