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The Art of The Book Symposium

Thanks to William Shakespeare, the Ides of March is permanently etched into our consciousness.  This time, it will be remembered as  a collective accomplishment between the Guild of Book Workers, The University of Puget Sound, and Pacific Lutheran University.   It … Continue reading

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When in Trouble or in Doubt, Run in Circles, Yell and Shout

For those who enjoy indulging in the lively art of procrastination and the inherent thrill of waiting until the last minute: Relax, you still have time.  On the other hand, we at the PSBA are offering the friendly reminder that … Continue reading

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January 15th: Save The Date!

     As if the excitement of the Holidays wasn’t enough, the Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Meeting is less than a month away.  Perhaps meeting is the wrong word.  Calling the event the Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Party might … Continue reading

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Paper Trails

Each of us handles dozens of pieces of paper each day.  Paper is such a pervasive part of our lives that we rarely think of it as anything other than a work-a-day surface for commercial print or a quick pencilled note.  PAPER … Continue reading

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Endless Possibilities (continued….)

    Recently  I wrote a blog concerning the theme of endless possibilities.  During the opening reception of the current Puget Sound Book Artists exhibition in Collins Library at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, I had the opportunity to experience the concept … Continue reading

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Opening Night

We already know from previous posts how successful  the opening night and reception were for the 3rd Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members Exhibition, June 6th at Collins Memorial Library on the University of Puget Sound campus in Tacoma, Washington.  Now we … Continue reading

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A Definition of Curator

Look up curator in the Webster’s 20th Century Unabridged Dictionary, and it would be fitting to see a picture of (from left to right) Katy Govan, Debbi Commodore, Deborah Greenwood, and Pat Chupa.   It would also be apt to say Webster’s … Continue reading

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3rd Annual PSBA Members Exhibition

     This exhibition at the Collins Memorial Library on the University of Puget Sound campus located in Tacoma, Washington marks the third annual membership show of the Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA). It features a wide variety of handmade books by … Continue reading

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The Creative World of Book Arts

  The Creative World of Book Arts April 18 – May 28 Current Exhibit http://www.schack.org/exhibits/the-creative-world-of-book-arts/ Underground Playground (Where are the ants?) by Karen V. Chickadel What is a book? In the traditional sense a book is a bound collection of … Continue reading

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Endless Possibilities

Life would be easier if I didn’t have to agonize over each and every book I create.  One of the challenges I am faced with when I set out to create a new book is creating a balance between the illustrations … Continue reading

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