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A distinctive degree-granting program that integrates training in book arts practice and technique with research into the history and culture of books.
Facilities
We offer a wide variety of experiences in bookbinding, letterpress printing, papermaking, lettering arts and more.
Student Handbook
References for procedures, policies and resources for all UICB students.
Graduate study opportunities
The UICB offers an MFA degree and a graduate certificate in book studies or book arts.
Center news
UICB Professor offers Stedman Lecture at Midwest Victorian Studies Association Meeting
Monday, April 1, 2024
Upcoming events
Curator Guided Tour with Eric Ensley and Emily Martin
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Join co-curators Eric Ensley and Emily Martin for a special guided tour of the Making the Book, Past and Present exhibition in the Main Library Gallery! All are welcome to attend this free event.
About the exhibit:
Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago...
UICB Graduation and 1st-year Rodeo
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join the UI Center for the Book on Friday, May 3 as we proudly celebrate our graduating MFA students, Jamie Capps and Tegan Daly!
From 4pm - 6pm stop by the K.K. Merker Gallery in the B Level of North Hallce to see Tegan and Jamie's work and head into our UICB Studios to see work from our 1st year MFA Students.
Remarks will begin at 5:15pm. Hope to see you there!