Dear Friend, The Center for Book Arts turned thirty-five in the fall of 2009. In honor of our thirty-fifth anniversary year—a venerable landmark—we hope you will join us in recognizing how far we’ve come! You are cordially invited to mark this exciting occasion, and pay tribute to key individuals who have made exceptional efforts to advance and promote the book arts: Lesley Dill, Artist Dikko Faust, Printer, Purgatory Pie Press Ann Kalmbach and Tatana Kellner, Founders, The Women’s Studio Workshop Ruth and Marvin Sackner, Art Collectors Mary Coxe Schlosser, Binder and Scholar We are pleased to celebrate the admirable achievements of these individuals at our 2010 Annual Benefit & Silent Auction on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, from 6 to 9 pm. We hope you will join us for an enchanting spring evening of French Jazz, cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a rousing live auction featuring work by acclaimed artists. Stay tuned—the exciting artworks on the auction block for this year will soon be viewable on our website! You may purchase tickets for the benefit through our website, by phone at (212) 481-0295, or click here for a printable donation form, which you may mail to us. Together we have forged ahead through troubled economic times, and are beginning to see signs of recovery. It is fitting that these positive signs coincide with the promise of spring, and the Center’s annual celebration of its vibrant community, which continues to give new life and vital support to the book arts. We do hope you will renew your commitment in the spirit of spring, and join us to celebrate our collective achievements! Please consider purchasing a fully tax-deductible ticket to the Center's Annual Benefit & Auction today. With the generosity of friends like you, the Center will continue its remarkable success. Sincerely, Purchase your ticket online   We will send you an e-mail confirmation and a paper thank you letter for your tax records. We accept MasterCard and Visa. Pollinator (+1 Raffle ticket) $100 per ticket Honeycomb (+2 Raffle ticket) $250 per ticket Beekeeper (+4 Raffle tickets) $500 per ticket Royal Bee (+10 Raffle tickets) $1,000 per ticket The Bee’s Knees 35th Anniversary Sponsor (+10 Raffle tickets and one limited edition artwork) $3,500 per ticket $ If you prefer telephone for your donation,  please call 212.481.0295 or send a check to 2010 Annual Benefit & Auction Center for Book Arts 28 West 27th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY  10001 Center for Book Arts, Incorporated 1974 is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. click the form above if you would like a printable version