During the two days of the Fair an extensive series of programs will be presented in two state-of-the-art auditoriums adjacent to the exhibition hall.
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Programs All program tickets include a complimentary exhibition hall ticket.
All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Keynote: Designing the Future of the Design Book
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$35 after Oct 25
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
Book Design at Pentagram
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (includes 30-min. break)
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$60 after Oct 25
Donna Karan Connects the Dots: A Conversation with Valerie Steele
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
Style by the Book: Hal Rubenstein in Conversation with Valerie Steele
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
Todd Oldham in Conversation with Wendy Goodman
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Buildings and Books: Four Architecture Critics in Conversation
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
Learning from Experience: Four Graphic Designers in Conversation
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Bikes and Books: A Celebration of Bicycle Design
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
From Type to Tablet: Publishers and Editors Talk about Directions in Design Book Publishing
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Chinese Design Culture Now
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$35 after Oct 25
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
How to Get Published in the World of Design Books
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Tod Williams and Billie Tsien: A Conversation with Paul Goldberger
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
Cover Stories: A Conversation about Book Cover Design
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Dress Press: Fashion Critics in Conversation
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Haft Auditorium

$30 after Oct 25
Steven Heller and Louise Fili: A Conversation with Debbie Millman
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre

$30 after Oct 25
Richard Meier, Michael Graves, and Peter Eisenman: A Conversation with Paul Goldberger
4:00 pm–5:30 p.m. (postponed due to hurricane)
Haft Auditorium
Karim Rashid in Conversation with Debbie Millman
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (postponed due to hurricane)
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
Can't choose? Get a day pass*!
50 available for Saturday, October 27 / 50 available for Sunday, October 28. Day passes include a complimentary ticket to the Friday, October 26 Keynote program. *Offer good while supplies last
Exhibition Hall Ticket John E. Reeves Great Hall
Note Purchasing a ticket to any program gives you complimentary access to the exhibition hall at the Fair on both Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28.
Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
John E. Reeves Great Hall
Approximately 30 U.S. and European design book publishers and booksellers displaying and selling their newest titles for the Fall and upcoming holiday season as well as important backlist titles. Special show discounts will be available on many books. There will also be rare and out-of-print book dealers; demonstrations of book arts, including calligraphy, letterpress printing, and bookbinding; and book signings.
If you are purchasing a ticket to a program, you do not need to purchase a separate Exhibition Hall Ticket.





