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May 29, 2009 | Remembering Larry Sommers

Larry Sommers was a long time member of the Book Arts Guild & was president of BAG for several years through some the group’s most difficult times.  With his humor, even-handed approach, personal integrity & charm he could handle any situation.  Larry died on April 2, 2009 at the age of 55 of heart attack in Chicago while attending a printmaking conference.  Larry taught printmaking & papermaking & was Instructional Technician in the School of Art at the University of Washington.  A celebration of his life was held on May 29, 2009.  See the BAG events page for details.