We’re a place where you can learn about the many arts and crafts of the book. Through workshops, exhibitions and public events, SFCB promotes both knowledge of traditional book arts and exploration of experimental book forms.

  • Donate Now! Support our 2010 Spring Annual Fund Campaign

    The Center relies on individuals and corporate sponsors for help in supporting our many programs and activities. As cherished members of the SFCB community, donors enjoy special keepsakes, invitation-only events and more. You can become a donor online or by contacting Development Director, Leslie Lombre, at leslie@sfcb.org or by phone 415-565-0545x10. Donate now using our secure online donor form.

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    Did you know that you can help the Center when you shop at Amazon.com? It's easy, by using this link to order, a portion of your purchase price will automatically go to the SFCB.

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    Registration is now open for 2010 Summer workshops!

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  • Current Exhibition


    ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19
    LOS ANGELES LOTERIA:
    AN EXPLORATION OF IDENTITY
    May 7 - September 19, 2010
    Opening Reception: Friday, May 7, 6-8 pm.

    Traditionally, Loteria is a game of chance played with 54 cards that represent significant icons in Mexican culture. On view will be Loteria Series I, 18 prints created at Aardvark Letterpress, Los Angeles, including work by Greg Colson, Richard Duardo, Angel Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Sammy Harkham, Karen Kimmel, Claudia Laub, Dave Lefner, Mel Lim, Marc Lumer, Dan McCleary, Andre Miripolsky, Cristina Padron, Somsara Rielly, Casey Ryder, Rick von Dehl, Ed Wexler, Ernesto Yerena and the first image of Aardvark's Loteria Series II by David Trulli.

  • Studio Rental

    Our letterpress and bindery studios are available to qualified renters, rental fees are $20 per hour. Please click here for more about our studio and the equipment we have available.

    OPEN PRINT STUDIO: Are evenings from 5-10pm in which qualified printers can rent studio time with a studio supervisor on hand to answer questions.
    Upcoming dates are: June 30th, July 7th, July 20th, August 3rd, August 17th, August 31st.

    STUDIO RENTAL: Are daytime hours between 10am-5pm when qualified printers can rent studio time with a studio manager on hand to answer questions. Studio rental is available on selected days of the week. Please inquire if you have dates in mind.

    Call our Head of Studio Operations (415-565-0545 x 11) or e-mail: studiorental@sfcb.org to sign up.

  • Events

    Thursday/ July 29/ 6-9 pm
    IMPRINT RELEASE PARTY: MICHAEL WERTZ'S DOG DREAMS
    The Imprint Publications of SFCB is excited to announce the launch of Dog Dreams, a children's board book written and illustrated by Michael Wertz. Dog Dreams imaginatively reveals the hopes, wishes, and ambitions of over a dozen dozing canines through playful imagery and rhyming text. Copies of the edition will be available for purchase.

    Tuesday/ September 14/ 7-9pm
    SANTOS AND THE BLUE DEMON AGAINST THE MONSTERS/ SANTO Y BLUE DEMON VS LOS MONSTRUOS
    In conjunction with the ongoing exhibition Los Angeles Loteria: An Exploration of Identity continuing through September 19, and in collaboration with Cine+Mas Mexican Film Series, we present our second summer movie night. In this fun, rollicking and fascinating genre of film, we will cheer as El Santo takes on a variety of evil challengers including his real-life wrestling nemesis, the Blue Demon.

  • Future Exhibition

    AMY FRANCHESCHINI:
    2010 IMPRINT ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
    October 15, 2010 to January 16, 2011
    lecture: Amy Franceschini 2010 IMPRINT Project, 6-7 pm; Opening Reception: October 15, 7 pm

    The exhibition will focus on the process, production and finished work created by our 2010 artist in residence. Her practice spans a broad range of media including drawing, sculpture, design, net art, public art and gardening. Franceschini founded Futurefarmers in 1995 as a way to bring together multidisciplinary artists.Franceschini's work often takes a visual approach to articulating perceived conflicts between humans and nature, and the individual to a community.

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