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Graphic Novelist Emil Ferris with Jamie Thome
On 15 October 2020, we talked with graphic novelist Emil Ferris!
Visual Artist and Writer Andrea Dezsö with Jamie Thome
On 08 October 2020, we were so lucky to be able to have a conversation with visual artist Andrea Dezsö.
Rare Books and Fine Arts LibrarianMaria Burke with Jamie Thome
On September 24, 2020, we talked with the ever-fascinating Librarian Maria Burke!
Writer and Editor Howard Simmons with Jamie Thome
On 01 October 2020, we kicked off ABH's first annual A House, Haunted month with writer Howard Simmons.
Designer, Printmaker and Book Artist Beth Adler with Jamie Thome
On September 17th, we (virtually) visited the Evanston studio of artist Beth Adler!
Visual Artist Liese Ricketts with Jamie Thome
On September 10th, we talked with visual artist Liese Ricketts.
Writer, Artist, and Psychologist Melissa Blount with Jamie Thome
On September 3rd, we talked with writer and artist (and psychologist) Melissa Blount.
Krenice Roseman, Co-Founder of Young, Black & Lit, with Jamie Thome
On 13 August 2020, we spoke with Krenice Roseman, of Young, Black & Lit, one of our favorite literacy organizations!
Writer and Editor Todd Summar with Jamie Thome
On 20 August 2020, we spoke with writer and editor Todd Summar!
Writer and Satirist Mark Remy with Jamie Thome
On 06 August, 2020, we spoke to writer and satirist Mark Remy.
Abundance by Brandon Graham, Illustrated by Hannah Batsel
My mother’s father would take me to a cabin to fish in the summers. What I remember is a steep dirt track with branches brushing the Scout as we dropped down to a secret lake. A short dock left to rot, a decent metal johnboat facedown and overgrown with tall grass.
In The Days Of The Pandemic By Howard Simmons, Illustrated By Joseph Lappie
1. Everyone cleared out the bread aisle, so you’ve decided to make your own loaf. Face down, concentrating on the movements, you knead the thoughts that swell within your head, which must be softened, shaped and pummeled into submission. Why hasn’t she called? How much longer do we wait in our houses? Is she okay?
Starting Off Strong: Getting the Most Out of Your Fiction From Page One with Todd Summar
In this fifth video of our new Open House Virtual Book Arts Workshops, Todd Summar discusses tips, guidelines, and writing exercises you can use to develop a strong first draft of a short story or novel.
Easy Printmaking at Home with Raychel Steinbach
In this fourth video of our new Open House Virtual Book Arts Workshops, Raychel Steinbach shows how to create easy printmaking projects at home using basic artists tools and materials, erasers and potatoes.
Book Artist and Educator Joseph Lappie with Jamie Thome
On 30 July, 2020 we spoke with artist Joseph Lappie.
Book Artist, Ceramicist, and Printmaker Mardy Sears with Jamie Thome
On 23 July, 2020, we visited Evanston-based artist Mardy Sears. She is a printmaker, ceramicist, and artist book maker.
Artist, Puppeteer, and Arts Administrator, Sam Lewis with Jamie Thome
On 16 July, 2020 we visited with artist, puppeteer, and arts administrator, Sam Lewis!
Easy Papermaking at Home with Jamie Thome
In this third video of our new Open House Virtual Book Arts Workshops, ABH Board Member Jamie Thome shows how to make handmade paper circles, using items you currently have around your house!