We're pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition at San Francisco Center for the Book, *Remember Me: American Carved Stone **Books from the Ian Berke Collection,* opening April 27th. - *Remember Me: American Carved Stone **Books from the Ian Berke Collection* <https://sfcb.org/rememberme> - Curated by Mindell Dubansky - April 27-June 23, 2024, with an opening reception on Friday, May 10th from 6-8pm - At San Francisco Center for the Book, 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco. *Description:* *Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection*, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke has amassed a collection of over 500 of these unique pieces over seventeen years. The exhibition at San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) invites viewers to explore a selection of intricately carved books from Berke’s collection. These objects are more than mere curiosities; they are tangible expressions of emotion, whether friendship, love, devotion, or commemoration of significant events. From the delicate intricacies of the carvings to heartfelt inscriptions etched upon their surfaces, the works offer a window into a bygone era, where craftsmanship and sentimentality converged in remarkable ways. Sincerely, Alex Arzt, *she/her* Development and Communications Manager (415) 798-2821 San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street San Francisco, CA 94103 -- ___________________________________________________________ Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers