2009 Honorees

• Book Design: Bob Aufuldish
• Bookbinding: Eleanore Ramsey
• Creative Writing: Brenda Hillman
• Fine Printing: Mary Laird
• Publishing: Dave Eggers

Lifetime Achievement Awards:

• Betsy Davids
• Jack Stauffacher

6:00-7:00pm Preface Cocktail Party
7:00-9:00pm Signature Creative Recognition Event

Preface Cocktail Party: $125
Ticket includes the Preface Cocktail Party and Signature Event 6-9pm. Purchase tickets by Nov 13th

Signature Creative Recognition Event: $30
Ticket includes the Signature Event only 7-9pm. Purchase tickets by Nov 20th

Discount available for SFCB students and teachers for Signature Event only! $20

Living Treasure: a title awarded in several countries that denotes a person who embodies intangible national cultural values as a living human treasures. Just as places or things of great cultural value are designated as national treasures (Japan) or les maitres d’art (France), the Five Treasures nominee is a master of exceptional techniques and know-how. The nominee is recognized by peers for their cumulative experience, expertise and educational competences. They must be capable of passing on their knowledge and skill through teaching, speaking and demonstration.

Many individuals have contributed to the rich history of San Francisco fine printing, bookbinding, type and book design, creative writing and publishing. Their work has transformed our community and our country. We wish to honor five individuals from these five fields in a truly bohemian evening with friends, family, colleagues, students and admirers in attendance! For our inaugural event, over 50 individuals representing the five areas of recognition for 2009 (Book Art & Design, Fine Printing, Publishing, Bookbinding, Creative Writing) were asked to nominate peers who prove that innovation and creativity have no limits. The nominees were considered by a 9 person selection committee of outstanding professionals representing all nomination fields, who selected the final award winners.

All proceeds benefit the San Francisco Center for the Book. Honorees will speak about their work, while their Nominators will speak to the importance of their contribution to the field. The event will be videotaped for inclusion in the SFCB Five Treasures archive, which will be available online to inspire the students, practitioners and the public. The winners may also participate in a public program or class at the Center, highlighting their work, in 2010.