BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-GuardUW expert to talk about book arts Sandra Kroupa, a book arts expert from the University of Washington, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in the browsing See browse. room of the University of Oregon's Knight Library Knight Library is the main facility of the University of Oregon's library system, located on the University's campus in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Its design is emblematic of the architecture of the University's older buildings, and it serves as a hub of student activity. , 1501 Kincaid St. Kroupa's talk, "Books in the Middle, Books on the Margin," will trace modern work in the book arts. She will illustrate her remarks with examples from the UW Book Arts Collection, which she has spent 37 years building. "Her talk will give local residents the chance to learn a great deal about creative book artists and the techniques they use," said Sandy Tilcock, director of Knight Library Press. Kroupa's presentation is part of a celebration of Northwest book arts. Other events include exhibitions at the White Lotus White Lotus Chinese Buddhist millenarian movement that was often persecuted because of its association with rebellion. The movement had roots in 4th-century worship of the Buddha Amitabha, whose devotional cult inspired Mao Ziyuan to form the White Lotus Society, a pious Gallery, 767 Willamette St.; Knight Library; and the Architecture and Allied Arts library, 200 Lawrence Hall. The celebration also features a talk about artists and books in the Architecture and Allied Arts collections by reference librarian Cara List at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Knight Library's browsing room. Readings & Signings TUESDAY John Daniel For other persons named John Daniel, see John Daniel (disambiguation). John Daniel was a 17th century musician, born in Somerset, England. Daniel held some offices at court, and was the author of Songs for the Lute, Viol and Voice (1606). - Author of "Rogue River Rogue River A river, about 322 km (200 mi) long, rising in the Cascade Range of southwest Oregon and flowing generally south and southwest to the Pacific Ocean. Journal: A Winter Alone," University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Bookstore event, 7 p.m., browsing room of the Knight Library, 1501 Kincaid St. 346-4331. THURSDAY Laura Notaro - Author of "We Thought You Would Be Prettier," 7 p.m., Borders, 5 Oakway Center, 345-6072. Lectures TODAY Geoffrey Simmons - Author of "What Darwin Didn't Know: A Doctor Dissects the Theory of Evolution," 6 p.m., Garden Way Church, 231 N. Garden Way. 685-0254 or 683-8213. Out of town MONDAY Eric Bogosian Eric Bogosian (born March 24 1953 in Woburn, Massachusetts) is an Armenian-American actor, playwright, monologist, and novelist. - Author of "Wasted Beauty," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323. Nicole Krauss Nicole Krauss (born 1974) is an American writer who lives in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, novelist Jonathan Safran Foer and their son, Sasha. - Author of "The History of Love," a novel, 7:30 p.m., Powell's Books, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. (503) 228-4651. TUESDAY Robert Littell - Author of "Legends," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. (503) 228-4651. WEDNESDAY Nerissa Nields - Author of "Plastic Angel," 7:30 p.m., Powell's Books, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. (503) 228-4651. Deadlines The Book Notes deadline is 9 a.m. Friday for publication nine days later. Send to: Book Notes, The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; rgfeatures@guardnet.com. |
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