December 2010
42 posts
Typeface Highlights the History and Future of Wood... →
“I think the lesson here is that there are a lot of treasures in the world of communications, print and book arts that we’ve forgotten about,” says Bill Moran, artistic director of the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum. The museum, located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was recently featured in the documentary Typeface, produced by Kartemquin Films.
Chicago’s Rollicking Reading Scene →
Take your Chicago literary experience to the next level by checking out one of Chicago’s many reading series to hear some great work and meet other literary-minded folk, be they tallying up truths and untruths at the Encyclopedia Show, downing a few beers before taking the stage at Reading Under the Influence, or putting it all on the line for a panel of judges at the Windy City Story Slam. ...
Inaugural Chicago Publishers Gallery Event:... →
Freezing rain couldn’t detract from the cozy vibe and great energy of the Cricket Magazine Holiday Fair, the first of four book events hosted by the Chicago Publisher’s Gallery. The Gallery provided a perfect location for this fair, with plenty of space for kids to run from station to station in the process of creating their own magazines. Kids picked up their magazine templates at the door...
Can the City of Big Shoulders carry a... →
There was a time, right around the turn of the 20th Century when German was the second language in Chicago after English. Over time, three things happened: the children of German immigrants assimilated quickly and chose English as their language; other immigrant groups competed against the Germans for space, economic success, and political influence; and the onset of World War I made...
Head to Chi Publishes on Twitter for Your Chance... →
A Week of Giveaways from Chicago Publishes Begins... →
We’re in the thick of the holiday season, and to celebrate Chicago Publishes is getting in on the giving. Starting tomorrow we’ll be giving away books, literary items, and gift certificates that have been donated to us from Chicago publishers and literary organizations. Each day at 9 AM we’ll post a tweet that you can then re-tweet, before 9 PM that evening, for your chance to win.
Romance in the Chicago Publishers Gallery →
An article on the front page of today’s New York Times called attention to one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative sectors of the e-book industry: romance. Interviewing readers and publishers alike–including Sourcebook’s Dominique Raccah–the article highlighted the many advantages of romance novels in e-book formats. There is no bodice-ripper cover to let everyone on the train or in your...
Publicizing Your Books, Advice from Sheryl... →
Sheryl Johnston, former Artistic Director of the Story Week Festival of Writers, on publicity: “Timing is everything. The publicity process should begin far ahead of your book’s publication. To be considered for early reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, advance reading copies (ARCs) must be sent 2½ to 3 months ahead of your release date. Monthly magazines may...
Printworks Presents 68 Book Covers in Celebratory... →
Ellen Lanyon on Eccentric Objects and Artist Books →
Ellen Lanyon, an acclaimed artist with Chicago roots, recently co-published Ballary Marvels, a book of verse by the poet Lynne Warren that features Lanyon’s pen-and-ink illustrations. The book was added to the Chicago Publishers Gallery earlier this year, and this week we’re adding framed prints of several of its drawings. In honor of this occasion Lanyon agreed to answer a few questions about...
Poets Theater, Sunday, December 5th →
Kenning Editions, a Chicago- based small press, has partnered with Poetry and Oracle Productions for what promises to be a uniquely spontaneous launch celebration for their new title The Kenning Anthology of Poets Theater: 1945-1985. The Sunday, December 5 will include a performance of Poets Theater, a discussion about it, and hors d’oeuvres. (Don’t know what Poets Theatre is? Check out the...
Poetry Meets Theater in the Guild Complex's Tour... →
“The Guild really believes that the juxtaposition of genres can be a stimulating, enriching experience for audiences and writers alike,” says Kimberly Dixon, Managing Director of the Guild Complex, a community-based literary organization that focuses on diverse and emerging voices. She is speaking of Tour Guides, a performance that melds poetry and theater that opens this weekend. (For the story...
