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Public Printing Tour

November 21, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Be a Printer for a Day! Join a Public Printing Tour.

Join TPM Artist-in-Residence Charles Criner on a hands-on tour of printing history. During your guided tour, you will learn of early forms of printing, participate in the hands-on printing of a leaf of the Gutenberg Bible pulled from a replica press, print a copy of the Declaration of Independence on a 19th-century Columbian iron handpress, discover the importance of the Linotype machine, and witness advances in printing and self-publishing that came about in the 20th century. Your tour concludes with a visit to our craft studios, temporary exhibitions and an optional 45-minute film, Harvest of Wisdom.

Public Printing Tour Fees
Reservations are encouraged, but not required.

Museum Members – $5
Visitors 12 & Younger – FREE
Visitors 13+ – $10
Visitors 55+ – $8
Additional discounts available for military personnel, college students and AAA members.

Call 713-522-4652 for information and reservations or click here to make a reservation.

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Details

Date:
November 21, 2015
Time:
8:00 am - 9:30 am

Organizer

Texas Booksellers Association

The Texas Booksellers Association is a group of independent booksellers and other book-related businesses focused in Texas.

The primary goal of the Association is to join together and represent local booksellers and supporters of the book community in their efforts to cultivate interest in literature and book collecting. We share the common goals of cultivating appreciation of books and the written word in the community, maintaining the vitality of the independent book trade, and promoting ethical trade practices.

We are always trying to expand our community outreach by providing educational programs through local colleges and promoting events and information about book arts.  We also hope to provide many additional benefits for our members.

We sponsor book shows in Austin, Fort Worth and Houston each year, where member and non-member exhibitors present books and related materials to the public.

Phone:
(281) 546-2257
Email:
Website:
https://www.texasbooksellers.org/

Venue

The Printing Museum
3121 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77004 United States + Google Map
Phone:
(713) 522-4652
Website:
printingmuseum.org