Banned Books Week 2012: Out of Print Art Reception | SF

Banned Books Week 2012

Banned by the Bay is San Francisco’s celebration of Banned Books Week, which takes place September 28 – October 6, 2012.

Through partnerships with local authors, theatrical troupes, artists, organizations, bookstores, cafes, watering holes, and libraries, Banned by the Bay hopes to have some fun while shedding light on instances of bans and raise awareness about the roles intellectual freedom and open access play in upholding an educated and free society.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Out of Print Art Reception | Banned Books Week 2012

Seen as both a means to control ideologies and maintain social order, “Out of Print” seeks to recognize the subversive nature of censorship and to celebrate the printed page through rare books and book arts.

On display October 1st-5th, 2012. Gallery reception October 2nd, 2012 from 5-8 pm.

Since pen was first put to paper expressing ideas and views– groups were present to either restrict its circulation excluding lower social classes or banned simply for the control of knowledge, dictating morality. The censorship of books continues to this day where multiple groups and agencies prevent certain books from being read by the public.

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE
Categories: Lectures & Workshops, Literature Submitted by Rena Ragimova