CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2014
The Friends of Dard Hunter (FDH)
with the American Printing History Association (APHA)
announce our new (ad)venture:
JOINT ANNUAL 2014 CONFERENCE in San Francisco, California
Thursday, October 16 – Saturday, October 18, 2014
Site Host: San Francisco Center for the Book
Proposals are due by March 15, 2014
THEME: PAPER ON THE PRESS
This joint conference explores the histories of paper as used by
printers: we will consider the rapport between the type, presses, and
papers available to printers from the beginnings of moveable type until
today. Attention could be drawn to how a new printing technology called
for different papers, or how the availability of certain papers demanded
certain presses. Historical topics could include Italian handmade paper
in the Gutenberg Bible, Baskerville and calendering, the arrival of
coated stock, or the development of papermaking machines.
The focus of the conference is on the interrelationship between paper
and printing, but topics specifically on paper are entirely welcome.
The contemporary use of paper not only for letterpress printers but also
for artist books and as works of art would be excellent topics to
explore. Information about the variety of plant and fiber materials from
around the world and suitability for printing could be quite useful.
We hope to find the convergences and overlaps between our two groups
that would enhance each other’s understanding of the properties and
value of paper.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of San Francisco’s
cultural riches through special members-only tours and visits to the
special collections of institutions and organizations. A book/trade fair
is planned as well as a special paper installation exhibit at the SFCB.
Many of the activities will be located at SFCB, but the keynote
address, lectures and some demonstrations will be at another location in
the city. More details on a recommended hotel and travel information
will be on the websites for each organization as they become available.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
All proposals must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx format) or pdf file to
paperonthepress2014@gmail.com.
Proposals should be single-spaced with one-inch margins in 12-pt. Times
New Roman. You will receive a timely acknowledgment that your proposal
has been received.
Proposal for presentations guidelines:
We solicit proposals for 20-minute individual presentations or 50-min group panels (maximum 500 words).
Please include the following information, all centered on the page:
Line 1: Name
Line 2: All contact information: mailing address, phone number, email
Line 3: Short biography (maximum 100 words)
Line 4: If proposing a group panel, names of all group participants
Line 5: Blank
Line 6: Three to four keywords to aid presentation scheduling
Line 7: Presentation title
Line 8 to end: Text of proposal
Proposal for demonstrations guidelines:
We solicit proposals for 30-minute individual demonstrations or 60-min group demonstrations (maximum 500 words).
Please include the following information, all centered on the page:
Line 1: Name
Line 2: All contact information: mailing address, phone number, email
Line 3: Short biography (maximum 100 words)
Line 4: If proposing a group demonstration, names of group participants
Line 5: Blank
Line 6: Three to four keywords to aid demonstration scheduling
Line 7: Demonstration title
Line 8 to end: Text of proposal describing the process to be demonstrated and specifically detailing equipment needs
The acceptance for all proposals will be by blind judging, so your name,
biography and contact information will be removed before judging by the
Joint Program Committee. You will be contacted by April 15 if your
proposal is accepted.
APHA or FDH membership must be current within two weeks of notification
of acceptance of your proposal. Please note that presenters will pay for
their own travel, hotel arrangements and registration fees.
For further information, please visit the FDH or APHA websites:
FDH: www.friendsofdardhunter.org
APHA: www.printinghistory.org
FDH VP of Annual Meetings Jennifer Baker jennifer@jebaker.com
APHA VP for Programs Kitty Maryatt
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