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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's Leonard awarded CBAA Distinguished Career Award
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Julie Leonard, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB), has been awarded the College Book Art Association's Distinguished Career Award.
An immersion in Japanese paper arts
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Students at the University of Iowa Center for the Book get an in-depth experience with kozo paper, from harvesting to processing to crafting works of art.
Upcoming events
Curator Guided Tour of ‘Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education’
Monday, October 6, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Join co-curators Giselle Simón, Elizabeth Yale, and Damien Ihrig for a special guided tour of their exhibition.
The Making of a Book: A Conversation with Johanna Drucker
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join the University of Iowa Libraries for an intimate conversation with author, artist, and scholar Johanna Drucker about her new book, Affluvia: The toxic off-gassing of affluent culture. In this talk, Drucker will discuss her book, along with its development , and publication. It’s your chance to learn the ins and outs of writing and publishing your book.This event is free and open to the public. It will take place on Oct.8 from 1-2 p.m. on the second floor of the Main Library in room 2032...
