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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
How Renaissance Scholars and Printers Decided on the Size of Books
Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:30pm
This lecture by Harvard historian Ann Blair explores how Renaissance scholars and printers determined book size, showing how commercial and cultural factors—and collaborations like those of Erasmus in Basel and Conrad Gessner in Zurich—shaped publishing norms and the production of knowledge in early modern Europe.
2026 Annual John Martin Rare Book Room Open House
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Icons: Leaders, Innovators, and Trailblazers in the History of Iowa Medicine