Book Arts Shop

Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book is a community of member artists exploring books, paper, and printmaking at the Virginia Center for the Book in Charlottesville’s historic Jefferson School City Center. Book Arts programming engages member artists and the public in arts and humanities projects with a community-access approach, providing equipment, training, and resources for individual artists to learn new skills and practice their craft. The items available for purchase here are all limited-edition and made at the Center.

Featured products

25th Anniversary Print by Kristin Keimu Adolfson

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book, this commemorative print was created by Kristin Keimu Adolfson, honoring our quarter-century in the practice of the art and craft of bookmaking.
$100.00

“Pedestrian Crossing, Charlottesville” by Rita Dove; Image and design by Josef Beery

“Pedestrian Crossing, Charlottesville” by Rita Dove; Image and design by Josef Beery. Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“Often” Poem and Design by Kevin McFadden - Voice-Overs Collection

“Often” Poem and Design by Kevin McFadden Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“You Can’t Talk to Us Like That” by Luisa A. Igloria - Image by Ramona Martinez

“You Can’t Talk to Us Like That” by Luisa A. Igloria - Image by Ramona Martinez Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“Essay in Architecture” by Kiki Petrosino — Wood Engraving by Laura Pharis - Voice-Overs Collection

“Essay in Architecture” by Kiki Petrosino — Wood Engraving by Laura Pharis Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“I’ll Remember You As You Were, Not As What You’ll Become” by Erika Meitner—Image by Michael Powers

“Essay in Architecture” by Kiki Petrosino — Wood Engraving by Laura Pharis Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“Of feeling (sonnet)” by Brian Teare—Image by Kevin McFadden

“Of feeling (sonnet)” by Brian Teare—Image by Kevin McFadden Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

"IN THIS “SHRINE OF THE SOUTH,” Text by Allison Bell—Design by Bonnie Bernstein

"IN THIS “SHRINE OF THE SOUTH,” Text by Allison Bell—Design by Bonnie Bernstein Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

“Whitewashed” Poem, Image and Printing by David Winship

“Whitewashed” Poem, Image and Printing by David Winship Part of the 2020 Voice-Overs project, presented by Book Arts at the Virginia Center for the Book. Full details below.
$50.00

Book Arts Digital Gift Card

This digital gift card makes a great present for family and friends, or even for yourself! Use it to purchase limited-edition prints, notecards, and more from our Book Arts studio! ONLY REDEEMABLE FOR MERCHANDISE ON THIS SITE (not valid for Book Arts classes).