Please join UK Libraries' King Library Press on April 17-18 for the Spring 2026 Book Arts Weekend with Kadin Henningsen, the new Head of the King Library Press. 
 

Waltzing with Whitman: Toward a Theory of Polytemporal Companionship
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
April 17  |  M.I. King Library, Great Hall  |  Reception 6:30pm  |  Lecture 7pm

Drawing on recent research on the publishing history of the 1881 edition of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, Henningsen explores how the act of typesetting conjures an intimate dance with Whitman and his compositors across space and time. RSVPs are appreciated.

Several editions of Leaves of Grass will be on display in the Breckinridge Research Room during the reception, including the 1855 first edition and the suppressed edition of 1881-82.

Amazing Anaglyphs: Letterpress Printing in 3D
COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP
April 18  |  King Library Press  |  Doors 8:30am  |  Workshop 9am |  $45/$25 for Students

Henningsen will discuss the history of anaglyphs, a form of stereoscopic 3D imaging, and demonstrate how to letterpress print 3D anaglyphs. Participants will have an opportunity to print their own anaglyph poster. 

The cost to attend the workshop is $45 per person ($25 for students). Workshop space is limited and requires reservation. To register for the workshop, please fill out the RSVP form or call (859) 257-1742. Doors open at 8:30 am.