Celebrating the “Illustrated Word”

A Passion for Cookbooks : A Culinary and Cultural Tour from the Private Collection of Pamela Grogan, 1930s – 1960s

November 4 – 8, 2009

Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium

An exhibition featuring American cookbooks though the decades — celebrating culinary achievement, book design, popular lifestyles and changing tastes.

50 Books/50 Covers

November 4 – 8, 2009

Fifth Street School Auditorium

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) presents an exhibit of the 50 best-designed book covers in America in 2008; an annual national competition recognizing outstanding design, concept, innovation, and visual elements such as typography, illustration and information.

Inscribed/Messages

September 1, 2009  – November 20, 2009
Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm

Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery |  500 S Grand Central Parkway

Presented by Clark County Cultural Division

An exhibition of works by 13 local artists — inspired by books and language.   Curated by Catherine Borg. www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks

Drunk

Exhibition dates: throughout the month of November

Atomic Todd Gallery | 1221 S. Main Street

An exhibition of original drawings by 25 local and national comic artists on the enduring theme of bar stories. This collection comprises a new book, Drunk, produced by Michael Ogilvie, Sean Russell and Michael Todoran, that will be released as part of the book festival. The exhibition is curated by Todd VonBastianns.
www.vegasdrunk.com

The Legends Behind the Comic Books

October 13, 2009 – January, 5, 2010

Opening reception, Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 pm

Sahara West Library Art Gallery, 9600 West Sahara Avenue, 1401 E. Flamingo

Presented by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Gallery Services

An exhibition featuring original art and comic strips from the collection of Michael Uslan, writer, producer and originator of the Batman movie series in collaboration with Every Picture Tells a Story Gallery. Also featuring limited editon prints from the fabled Marvel Comics archives. The reception includes a panel discussion with artist Greg Hilderbrandt, agent Jean L. Scrocco and gallery owner, Lee Cohen. Coordinated by Denise Aileen Alvarado.

Altered States: Artists Re-imagine the Book

October 16, 2009– January 2, 2010

Opening reception, Friday, October 16, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Reed Whipple Cultural Center | 821 Las Vegas Boulevard N.

In partnership with City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs

An exhibit of works by artists who use the book as an object of departure to explore a range of social/political/cultural/design issues. Curated by Joseph Shuldiner.