Poetry Foundation (Venue Partner)
61 West Superior Street
312-787-7070
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Printers' Ball
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Friday July 30, 2010 (6pm)
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Directions: Chicago stop on the Brown or Red Lines
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“Organized by Poetry magazine and other independent Chicago publications, this six-year-old institution offers multitudes of freebie magazines, books, and broadsides that represent the depth and breadth of Chicago's literary scene. Come for the swag but stay for the always-strong series of readings, performances, screenings, and live music; there are also papermaking and bookbinding workshops, as well as a literary death match hosted by Opium magazine. This year's theme, "Print Loves Digital," means an emphasis on e-writing and mass reproduction (think silk-screening, letterpress, and rubber-stamping demonstrations). And with over 250 literary publications represented, this year's Ball should live up to its reputation for excellent networking opportunities and even better afterparties. Head over to Flavorwire for exclusive preview content.”
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Printers’ Ball: PRINT <3 DIGITAL
Ludington Building
1104 South Wabash Avenue
Free admission
In its sixth annual celebration of print culture, the Printers’ Ball hosts over 250 literary organizations from around the world. The most comprehensive free literary showcase in the nation, the Printers’ Ball yearly attracts more than 2,000 publishers, editors, writers, designers, and readers. More details.
Marking the opening of the event’s doors to electronic publications, websites, and blogs, and demonstrating how print and digital media can complement one another, the theme for Printers’ Ball 2010 is PRINT <3 DIGITAL.
Print media, including “little magazines,” weeklies, glossies, zines, small presses, and specialty print and design houses, will offer a diverse array of ink on paper, with many items available for free. The evening’s activities will also include screenprinting, letterpress, and offset demonstrations; papermaking; digital installations; screenings; readings; and live music.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Book and Paper Arts at Columbia College and the Student Affairs Offices at Columbia College
