Small Plates
Each year SFCB invites artists to produce an artist book edition of a specific size (4 inches x 4 inches) in a limited edition of 50-100. SFCB provides space, equipment, technical support, and a materials budget to Small Plates artists to help produce their edition of books.
Since the program's beginning in 2008 artists have produced over 50 editions, all of which represent the hard work and creative vision of each artist. Small Plates editions are sold in our Biblioshop.
SMALL PLATES 2025 ARTISTS: Paul Oh and Nick Shick
This year, SFCB is excited to be working with artists Paul Oh (Rascally Sophist Press) and Nick Shick on their editions. SFCB Studio Director Chad Johnson says of this year’s program: “SFCB’s Imprint Committee is excited to announce two new editions from our annual Small Plates series. Without revealing too many details, this year’s books by Paul Oh and Nick Shick include plenty of planning, letterpress printing, and soul. We can't wait for you to see them!”
Join us on Friday, June 13th to celebrate “Fathomless” and “Radiate” and all of Paul and Nick’s hard work! Both artists will be on hand to discuss their working processes and concept of their editions.
Past Small Plates Publications
Shared Book Lung by Kate Laster (2024)
Celata Revelata by Amber Wolf (2024)
A Mouthful of Rain by Thad Higa (2024)
if you see me, weep by Vivian Sming (2023)
Trusting | Confiado by Luz Marina Ruiz (2023)
X-ing a Paragrab by Gino Robair (2023)
to take part in taking apart by Steph Kudisch (2022)
Mugunghwa by Rochelle Youk (2022)
Hand Book: A Post Pandemic Manual by Mary V. Marsh (2022)
The Red Thread by Rebecca Kao (2020)
Oakland Native: Life of a Coast Live Oak by Li Jiang (2020)
In Remembrance by Meghan Pohlod (2020)
Triple Bind: No Words by Kirsten Malone (2019)
Field Work by Rhiannon Alpers (2019)
Animalia Paradoxia by Tim Svenonius (2019)
Still by Ariel Hansen Strong (2018)
Common Matrix by Helen Ip (2018)
CB&S Swatchbook by Noah Breuer (2018)
& I'm Leaving by Carissa Potter (2017)
A Nice Cup of Tea by Brian Lieske (2017)
Shipjangsaeng by Lars Kim (2017)
Proclamatie by Jennie Hinchcliff (2016)
Grimm's Fairy Tale Theater: Hänsel & Gretel by Bettina Pauly (2016)
INPUT/OUTPUT by Macy Chadwick (2016)
Knuckles on the Ground by Andrew Rottner (2015)
The Last Color by Michelle Wilson (2015)
Mimi Nashi Hoichi by Patricia Wakida (2015)
The Hunter and the Bear by Bryan Kring (2014)
Words Fail Me by Lisa Rappoport (2014)
Deconstruction/Construction by Annemarie Munn (2014)
Parasite: Survival Relationships by Amber Stucke (2013)
That's It: Liqour, Beer & Wine by Sarah Newton (2011)
Sideshow by Rigel Stuhmiller (2011)
One Another by Jennifer Hennesy (2010)
Dog Dreams by Michael Wertz (2010)
Reparations by Emory Douglas (2009)
Bichos del Campo by Daniel Gonzalez (2009)
Rabbitpox by Allison Weiner (2009)
God's Femur by Ward Schumaker (2009)
Grey Matter Gardening by Nanette Wylde (2008)
Thumb War by John Hersey (2008)
How Birds Sing by Kay Ryan and Tucker Nichols (2008)
Lyrica by Michael Hannon and William Wiley (2008)