Upcoming Events
Of Interest
11.14.11 - 3.16.12 | Pop-up, Movable & Toy Books exhibit
The Merry Company: Pop-ups, Movables & Toy Books exhibition, inspired by Friends of the Libraries Board member Pamela K. Harer, is an opportunity to see historic volvelles from the 16th and 18th centuries, pop-ups by Meggendorfer & Nister, paper dolls, games, examples of the major illustration techniques of the 19th century & tunnel books Read more...
BAG Event
February 5, 2012 | Merry Company: Pop-ups & Movables
Merry Company: Pop-up, Movable, and Toy Books,a gallery talk with collector & curator Pamela Harer, SUNDAY February 5, 2012 3-5 pm. Special Collections Lobby & Reading Room, Basement, Allen Library South. NOTE SPECIAL TIME. This is one of several presentations to complement the exhibit in Special Collections & is open to the public. Read more...
Of Interest
February 15, 2012 | Letters from France French Typograpy
Letters from France:Jean François Porchez on Culture & Identity in Type Design, a lecture on type & logo design of interest to the book arts community hosted by the Simpson Center for the Humanities. Organizers & collaborators: Karen Cheng (Art),Geoffrey Turnovsky (French and Italian Studies), Albert Sbragia (French & Italian Studies). Read more...
Of Interest
February 16, 2012 | Lecture by Jean Francois Porchez
A lecture for scholars of French/European/International Studies, including members of Alliance Française Seattle & the French-American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest. This 40 minute lecture will be in English, followed by a 20-minute bilingual (French & English) question & answer session. Reserve free tickets at Brown Paper Tickets Read more...
BAG Lecture
February 26, 2012 | Julie Chen & Books on the Move
“Books on the Move, the Interactive Artists’ Books of Julie Chen” will be a presentation by Julie on Sunday February 26, 2012, 3:00-5:00 pm. Julie is noted for her use of pop-up, movables and interactive structures. Learn about her inspiration, design concepts, working techniques and challenges. NOTE THIS IS A SUNDAY PRESENTATION. Read more...