Kerrytown BookFest: 2004 Schedule

At the Farmers’ Market - Main Tent

11:00
Honorary Co-Chairs Presentation
Joe and Beth Fitzimmons
Our Co-Chairs will present and talk about their book collections and their passion for books. Joe Fitzsimmons will talk about his Antarctica collection and Beth Fitzsimmons will present a collection of her ABC books.

12:00
From Mind to Page: Authors Discuss Their Craft
Panel Discussion sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library
Martin J. Hershock, UM Dearborn Historian and author
Jim C. Hines, Science Fiction and Fantasy author
Hope Vestergaard, Children's author
Marvin V. Arnett, Memoir writer
Ira Lax, moderator. Outreach Assistant, Community Relations, Ann Arbor District Library

1:00
A Gentle Madness in Our Midst: Book Collecting
Book Club of Detroit
Local book collectors discuss their passion.
Joe Ajlouny (GK Chesterton - Golden Age Mystery)
Shahida Nurullah (Rubiyat)
Catherine Compton (AA Milne)
Thomas Taylor (Golf Mystery Press)
Joan Knoetzer, Library Bed & Breakfast - Panel Moderator

2:00
It's a Mystery to Me! How Mystery Writers Get Their Ideas
Mystery Writers Panel
Loren Estelman (Private Investigation Novels)
Deborah Morgan (Antiques Mysteries)
MG Kincaid (Scottish Police Procedurals)
Jeffery Marks (Mystery Reference)
Jamie Agnew, Aunt Agatha’s Co-Owner - Moderator

3:00
Crossing Imaginations: A Conversation Between
Science and Science Fiction
Science & Science Fiction Authors
Science provides the motivation for science fiction, and science fiction often inspires readers to learn more about science, even to enter scientific careers. Come hear our three panelists talk about their views on this dynamic relationship between discovery and literature.
Eric Rabkin (author/researcher)
Sarah Zettel (author)
Kathyrn Tosney (biologist)
Gene Alloway - moderator

4:00
Is There a Book in Everyone? The Pros and Cons
of Self-Publishing
Self Publishing Panel
Jim Ottaviani (graphic novels)
Alice Nigoghosian (former acting head, Wayne State University Press)
Tom Grace (Self Publishing Success Story)
Lee Meadows, Professor, at Walsh College & Mystery author - Moderator

At Hollander's School of Book and Paper Arts

11:00
Fusion: Book Arts and Fine Press Printing.
Jean Buescher Bartlett
Jean will discuss the artistic, technical, and professional aspects of fine press printing, as well as how collaborative books with other artists, calligraphers, papermakers, and writers are produced. A slide show will be a part of this presentation.

12:00
“The Art of Fine Bookbinding.”
Jim Craven
Jim Craven has been a master bookbinder for 50 years and is the current head conservator at the UM Bentley Historical Library. He will present samples of his own fine leather bindings and explain how he comes up with an artistic style appropriate for the book to be bound. Demonstrations in rounding and backing a book, leather paring, gold tooling, and leather on-lays will be included.

1:00
“Poetry and Page Design.”
Keith Taylor
UM faculty member Keith Taylor talks about his own poetry and what goes into the design of his poems when putting them on to a page. At the end of the presentation, you will have an opportunity to hand letterpress print one of Keith’s poems as a keepsake.

2:00
“The Hand in Type, the art of type design”
Susan Skarsgard
Susan Skarsgard, a highly skilled and expressive calligrapher, offers a multi-media presentation highlighting the design processes of four well-known type designers demonstrating their development of a typeface from writing and gestural marks. Watching skillful hands at work, particularly in this digital age, is especially meaningful to understanding this unique and specialized art.

3:00
“Medieval Calligraphy and The Art of Illuminated Lettering.”
Pamela Rups
Pamela shows how to add a dazzling touch of real gold leaf to your artwork, printing, calligraphy, book, or rubber stamp creation. Pam will demonstrate at least three easy methods for applying gold leaf and talk about her experience of making her own medieval manuscript.

4:00
“Book Appraising - How to Evaluate Old and Rare Books.”
Tom Nicely , Leaves of Grass
Find out what a professional book appraiser looks for when examining old or rare books. Learn a few tricks of the trade, information sources, and even some simple preservation and repair tips from a master of book appraising. Bring your own books for Tom to examine which will become a springboard for discussion.

At the Kerrytown Concert House

11:00
“How a Book is Manufactured”
Ann Arbor Lithographers Club
John Murrel, presenter
John Murrel of Malloy Inc. is past president of the Ann Arbor Litho Club, and second vice president of the National Association of Litho Clubs.

12:00
"Before Motown: Jazz Music in Detroit 1920-1960"
Lars Bjorn (Author)
Jim Gallert (Author)
The authors will give a multi-media presentation of their book which includes slides and music from the period.

1:00
“From Galileo's Letter to the Green Party”
Peggy Daub and Kathryn Beam, UM Special Collections Library
Peggy Daub, head of Special Collections presents UM Special Collections highlights and rarities regarding 20th century poetry, transportation history, and fine press books.

2:00
The History of Pop-up Books
Bill Gosling, University Librarian
UM Librarian Bill Gosling presents a unique historical collection of modern pop-up books from 1934-2004. Watching Bill open up to the center pop-up of Robert Sabuda’s “Alice in Wonderland” alone, make this presentation worth attending.

3:00
Miniature Books
Joan Knoertzer, Library Bed & Breakfast
A presentation by Kerrytown BookFest Master of Ceremonies, Joan Knoertzer and her fascinating collection of miniature books. She says to be sure to bring your magnifying glass!

4:00
Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books
Children's Literature Panel
Nancy Shaw (Author of Picture Books)
Shutta Crum (Young Adult Book Author)
Joan Blos (Author NewBery Award Winner of children's Books)
Wong Herbert Yee (Author and Illustrator of Books for Younger Children)
Bettie Fisher, Librarian at Eberwhite Elementary School - Moderator

II. Old and Rare Book Appraisals - Booths # 42 - 43
Jay Platt - owner, West Side Books, Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America
Tom Nicely - proprietor, Leaves of Grass, Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America
Garrett Scott - owner of Garrett Scott Books, Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America

Bring your books for free appraisals by three master book appraisers or rare, old, and just plain unusual books.

III. Conservation Tips- Booths # 45 - 46
Shannon Zachary, UM Conservation Lab
“Dr. Book”, aka Shannon Zachary, and her staff from the UM Conservation Lab answer questions on how to care for and protect those rare books you just had appraised.

IV. Guided Tours
Both locations are within a 5 minute walk from the Farmers’ Market.

Every Hour from 12:00 til 4:00 p.m.
Linotype Printing Tour
Ben Burkhardt
Free 30 minute tour of Kerrytown resident Ben Burkhardt’s historic linotype printing equipment. See an actual demonstration and get a commemorative linotype plate with your name printed on it. Meet at the Information Booth 5 minutes before each tour.
Space is limited

3:00 only!
Bessenberg Bindery
Jon Buller
Owner Jon Buller offers a 45 minute tour of one the last hand bookbinding studios left in the state. Meet at Booth #89 in the Farmer’s Market 15 minutes before the tour begins. Space is limited.

V. On-Going Book and Paper Arts Demonstrations
Located at various booths and locations throughout the BookFest.

Paper Marbling - Darcy Bowden
Linotype Printing - Ben Burkhardt
Sewing on a Frame - Dianne Borel
Wire Edge Binding - Barbara Brown
Leather Paring - Jim Craven
Letterpress Printing - Phil Driscoll
Sumi e (Japanese Calligraphy) - Gillian Ferrington
Fish Printing (Gyokatu) - Gillian Ferrington
Sewing Headbands - Ann Flowers
Book Repair - Ann Ridout
Bookbinding - Norm Harris
Book and Paper Conservation - Tom Hogarth
Wood Engraving - Jim Horton
Japanese Bookbinding - Angela Liguori
Medieval Calligraphy - Pamela Rups
Papermaking - Karen Koykka O’Neal
Intaglio Printing - Chad Pastotnik
Collograph Printing - Chis Reising
Letterpress Printing - Joe Warren
Flip Books - Gary Schwartz

VI. Kids’ Activities

11:00
Children’s Stories - Rowena Conahan

12:00
Kids’ Bookmaking - Betsy VanderVeen Rutz

1:00
Mother Goose Tales - with Mother Goose, Trudy Bulkley

2:00
Kid’s Bookmaking - Victoria Engling

3:00
Stories from Nepal - Heather O’Neal

On-going
Papermaking - Karen O'Neal
Paper Marbling - Darcy Bowden
Fish Printing (Gyokatu) - Gillian Ferrington

VII. Songwriters Stage
Located on Detroit Stree, east side of the Farmer's Market.

Hosted by John D. Lamb of Springfed Arts
Performers and times are:

John D. Lamb - 12 noon
Terry Farmer - 1 p.m.
Eric Kelly - 1:30 p.m.
The Hummingbirds - 2 p.m.
Michael On Fire -
Chris Buhalis
Annie Gallup
Dave Butette
Annie Capps