Recent and Upcoming

Book Arts Guild Events

the Book Arts Guild & University of Washington Libraries present

a lecture by
Catherine Alice Michaelis
MAY DAY PRESS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 7-9pm (doors open at 6:45)

Maps/Special Collections Classroom
Suzzallo Library Basement Room B89
University of Washington

Catherine & her May Day Press celebrate 15 years in operation this year & a publication list of 35 editioned books, a stack of ephemera, and a handful of one-of-a-kind books, broadsides, & collaborative prints. Known for her imaginative and inspired work Catherine’s career has included beautifully crafted letterpress printed poetry books, sculptural pieces, conceptual work and artwork of a kinds including a pop-up origami crane in Lost in Japan [1999].

A book artist since 1990 [before becoming May Day Press], Catherine has over 30 pieces in the Book Arts Collection. Her exciting work was recently the subject of a fine exhibit at the John Wilson Special Collections of Multnomah County Library, from May 1-June 30, 2007. Catherine spoke at that exhibit but many BAG members were unable to attend.

Here is your chance to hear Catherine talk about her work and see examples from the Book Arts Collection. You will be able to handle many of the pieces. Catherine will talk about her work, themes, collaborations, and inspirations. Get a peek at the nearly finished book: A Revealing History of Women’s Underwear.

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