Digital Technology and Bookmaking with Barbara Brown, Linda Cole, Wendy Chaiken, and Gloria Wilson

Panel discussion involving various digital processes used in unique book art structures. Photoshop, Painter, digital photography and printing will be added to the mix of topics discussed. Samples of the works from the digital group, “The Alchemists”, of which all the panelists are members, will be available and at the presentation.

From Concept to Completion: The Work of Book Artist Pati Scobey.

Pati has been making prints and books for 25 years. She will show examples of her books and discuss sources for the concepts she works with as well as the technical processes in bringing those concepts to completion. A highlight in her talk will focus on "The Behavior of Circles", a collaboration between Pati, Ann Arbor composer Andrew Bishop and Detroit choreographer Barbara Selinger. Pati made a linocut for this year's BookFest poster and was involved in the design and printing of the poster.

Intagilo Printing without Acids with Chad Pastoink.

Chad, proprietor of Deep Wood Press in Marcelona since 1992, has been incorporating the untraditional use of Intaglio printing, without using acid, in much of his work. In this presentation he talks about his printing methods, techniques and tools. Includes a short demonstration on an etching press.

Gold Tooling on Fine Books with Jim Craven.

Jim has been a master bookbinder for the past 50 years. His knowledge and skills include one the most difficult for a fine binder to master, the art of gold tooling by hand. In this presentation Jim addresses the tools and techniques of the trade, will show samples of his work, offer a short demonstration of the process.

Historical Binding with Models with Julia Miller.

Julia’s expertise in historical Western bindings goes beyond her wealth of knowledge, she actually makes detailed models of them. Some, like the Nag Hammadi Codices, are some of the earliest bindings known. Learn about many of them in this presentation which will allow you to handle the models. Included will be some “real” historical books, however, these unfortunately may not be handled.

Yamato Binding Mini-Workshop Jean Buescher Bartlett.

Learn an ancient, elegant, meditative, Eastern binding technique. This four-hole Japanese stab binding is held together with two short pieces of ribbon or cord, as well as colorful Kadigore, or corner caps. All materials will be supplied by Hollander’s. Suitable for children 10 and over and adults. Pre-registration required is required - No drop-ins. Register at www.hollanders.com

Showcasing Mackinac Island's Cottages

Designer Fran Russell will discuss design of several recent books designed for the Mackinac Island State Parks Commission, with focus on the new full color re-design of View from the Veranda, a book showcasing the architecture of the cottages on Mackinac Island.  Originally published in black and white, the original was the master's thesis of author Phil Porter, who is now the director of the Mackinac State Parks Commission. Fran will tentatively be joined by Phil for this presentation.

The Caldecott Medal : the View from a Judge

Librarian Nancy Bujold discusses her many years judging this prestigious award, and shares her collection of award winning children’s books.

Davy Rothbart & Dad

The editor of Found Magazine discusses the memoir process with his father.