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Welcome
The Center for Book & Paper Arts (CBPA) at Columbia College Chicago is dedicated to furthering knowledge and appreciation of book art, including letterpress & offset printing, bookbinding, papermaking, and artists' books.
We work to preserve historical techniques while promoting research and innovations in the media of book and paper arts.
News & Events
Lecture: The Derge Parkhang and Tibetan Cultural Revival
Saturday, November 21
Panel Discussion: 3:30 pm
The Center for Book and Paper Arts, 1104 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor
History, Printing and People:The Derge Parkhang and Tibetan
Cultural Revival with panelists Patrick Dowdey, Wesleyan University;
Clifton Meador, Columbia College; Yudru Tsomo, Lawrence University;
James Canary, Indiana University.
New City Review: Pearl of the Snowlands
New City recommends the Pearl of the Snowlands Exhibit...
Exhibition: Pearl of the Snowlands
Pearl of the Snowlands: Buddhist Printing at the Derge Parkhang
Exhibition dates: September 11 - December 5, 2009
Opening reception: Sept. 11 5-8pm
Please read on for more information...
Printers' Ball a Smashing Success
The Printers’ Ball at Columbia was a wildly successful event. We know because we were there - and so were almost 2,000 other folks...
Center for Book and Paper Arts Featured in PRINT Magazine
The Center for Book and Paper Arts has been featured in the April 2009 issue of Print Magazine. The article, Art School Confidential - A guide to 34 of the most interesting design programs around the world, by Monica Racic, highlights the top art and design schools in the world in various categories. The Center for Book and Paper Arts is featured prominently at the top in the first category, Craft...
Center Contact Information
Book and Paper Office: 312-369-6630, book&paper@colum.edu
Gina Ordaz, Administrative Assistant, 312-369-6631
1104 S. Wabash, 2nd Fl
Chicago, IL 60605