Collections Tour: Intro to the Archive

Explore—and interact—with a curated selection of books, periodicals, posters, sketches, original art, and related ephemera that chronicle the history of written communications. From the invention of writing and medieval manuscripts to the advent of print and the proliferation of digital type, our collection illuminates humankind’s ongoing engagement with written expression. Please note that the tour focus will vary according to the expertise of the host.

Your guide for this special tour is Michael Carabetta.

Michael Carabetta was formerly the Creative Director of Chronicle Books, a San Francisco-based publisher from 1991 until 2018. His work has received recognition from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), and his projects have appeared in a variety of design publications including Communication Arts and I.D. magazines, and Graphis Books I and II. In 2016 Michael was named a Fellow of the AIGA San Francisco Chapter for his contributions to the design community. Michael received his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, has taught at RISD, SVA, SJSU, CCA, and USF. He is a member of the board of directors of the Center for the Art of Translation and the McEvoy Foundation for the Arts. He is the author of Words To Ride By: Thoughts on Bicycling and, Seasons of the Moon: Folk Names and Lore of the Full Moon.

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