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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.
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Upcoming events
Iowa Bibliophiles: The Poison Book Project
The Poison Book Project: The Mysterious History of Victorian-Era 'Poison Books' and Their Legacy Today
Are there really old books full of arsenic and other toxic heavy metals? How common are they? How dangerous are they? Why were they made at all? Melissa Tedone, co-founder of the Poison Book Project, will share the colorful history of Victorian bookbinding and its legacy on our bookshelves today.
Dr. Tedone is an Assistant Professor in the University of Delaware Department of Art Conservation and...
UI Center for the Book - MFA in Book Arts Info Session
The UICB will be holding a virtual information session about the program on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Noon CST. Videos and slides, faculty and students: we’ll describe the program, answer questions, and welcome anyone (from the curious to the already-committed applicant) who would like to participate.
Link to register: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/4ANLMceiRoWWuydHzdBmTg
