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The Rosenbach Museum and Library presents Uncle Umberto’s Orchard
With author and artist, Frederic Tuten and publisher Plain Wrapper Press Redux
“A singular creation by four-time Pushcart Prize-winning artist, Frederic Tuten, Uncle Umberto’s Orchard is equal parts beautiful storytelling and visual feast.”
On Thursday, March 13th, the Plain Wrapper Press Redux team will take you behind-the-scenes for an in depth look at the wide variety of processes that went into producing this publication – the idea for which was conceived many years ago.
When: 6-8pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Presentation begins promptly at 7pm
Where: The Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Speakers:
Frederic Tuten, author and artist
Mark E. Fischer, publisher
Jerry Kelly, designer and calligrapher
Gary Lichtenstein, master silkscreen printer
Sandy Tilcock, master letterpress printer and bookbinder
Frederic, Gary and Sandy will be in attendance virtually. Mark and Jerry will be in person.
Registration is required here.
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Can’t attend in person? Email us to request a zoom link.
More information about “Uncle Umberto’s Orchard” can be found here.
The Rosenbach Museum & Library creates programs and exhibitions inspired by a collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts and fine and decorative art objects, including some of the best-known literary and historical objects in the world.