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Happy Birthday Big Bad Bettie!

Celebrating Big Bad Bettie's Birthday with the classic photo that started it all.

BBB Classic Photo Greeting Card

Today, we celebrate the woman who inspired this crazy adventure of photography and books.

 On this day, March 23rd, 1920, Elizabeth J. Ludwig was born to a musical family in the suburbs of Chicago.  She went to an all women’s college, joined the Navy in 1943, worked in her fathers’ drum factory, married and divorced twice, had three children, and four grandchildren. Always looking for her next adventure, Bettie was fearless, independent, and had a quick witted sense of humor.  She loved gardening, performing in the theater, and playing bridge.  The life of the party, she was forever laughing and enjoying life to its fullest.  Her drinks of choice were Arnold Palmer tea during the day and Scotch in the evenings.  Her favorite dessert, all of them!  So today, we raise a glass, eat some dessert, and make a toast to Big Bad Bettie for her bold, brassy, and creative spirit.

Today through March 26 Only- 

When you purchase the Home Connection Print Set, you'll receive the BBB Classic Photo Greeting Card FREE!  Handmade, 4x6 flat single card, blank on back.  We want you to share in the joy and inspiration this photo has brought to us.  

Send it to the fearless woman in your life.

 

 

 

Thank you for

the inspiration

& trailblazing.

BBB'S Bookshelf Pop-Up Sale REDUX

APRIL 8, 4:30 - 6:30PM @ REDLINE

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER

BBB'S BOOKSHELF POP-UP SALE!

In the area?  

Where: Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO. 80205

It was so much fun the first time, we're setting up BBB's Bookshelf again! This time we will be in Denver at Redline April 8th 4:30-6:30p.  Our bookshelf will be set up during the Open Portfolio Walk Through hosted by Colorado Photographic Arts Center.  This event is free and open to the public and is a great time to take in some great photography and support talented local artists.  

On the bookshelf will be a great variety of photo books and limited edition prints from local artists, along with Rabbit Rabbit, the exciting first journal from Big Bad Bettie Press.  Plus, cards from BBBP and photography inspired letterpress goods from Black Dog Press.  With a price range of $2.50 - $150, there is something for everyone!  

Month of Photography Denver is a biennial celebration of fine art photography with hundreds of collaborative public events throughout the region. 


Come see what's on Big Bad Bettie's Bookshelf!

BOOKS:

Notes for Friends, Robert Adams

Firmament, Andrew Beckham

Along Buddha's River, Chuck Forsman

Walking Magpie, Chuck Forsman with introduction by Eric Paddock

Western Rider, Views from a Car Window, Chuck Forsman 

Collecting Words, Brian Fouhy

Head Trip: The 80's, Paula Gillen

In Passing: A Book About Death, edited by Todd Herman

Kathmandu: Impressions of the City at Its Margins, Todd Herman

Studio 2013 & Studio 2014, Zine's by Conor King

Rabbit Rabbit 01: Transition, edited by Big Bad Bettie Press

 

SMALL PRINTS:

Bad Girls, Archival Pigment Print, Paula Gillen (Signed)

The Path, 2016, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

The Great Curve, 2011, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

No Quarter, 2012, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

Black Bird, Archival Pigment Print, Edition 1 of 10, Emma Powell (Signed)

Untitled 1, Untitled 2, Untitled 3, Untitled 4, Collage with Encaustic, Leah Swenson (Framed)

 

Read reviews and learn more about each title or artist by clicking the links.

The first Pop-Up Sale at Dairy Arts Center March 10, 2017

BBB's Bookshelf Pop-Up Sale!

March 10th, 3-7:30 @ Dairy Arts Center

JOIN US FOR BBB'S BOOKSHELF POP-UP SALE CELEBRATING MONTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY!

............. SHOP LOCAL ~ SHOP SMALL ~ SUPPORT ARTISTS .............


Where: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO

Month of Photography Denver is a biennial celebration of fine art photography with hundreds of collaborative public events throughout the region.  We're celebrating Big Bad Bettie style with photo books and prints!

On the bookshelf will be a great variety of photo books and limited edition prints from local artists, along with Rabbit Rabbit, the exciting first journal from Big Bad Bettie Press.  Plus, cards from BBBP and photography inspired letterpress goods from Black Dog Press.  With a price range of $2.50 - $150, there is something for everyone!  

Come see what's on Big Bad Bettie's Bookshelf and help us celebrate Month of Photography!


BOOKS:

Notes for Friends, Robert Adams

Along Buddha's River, Chuck Forsman

Walking Magpie, Chuck Forsman with introduction by Eric Paddock

Western Rider, Views from a Car Window, Chuck Forsman 

Collecting Words, Brian Fouhy

Head Trip: The 80's, Paula Gillen

Psychometry, Carol Golemboski

In Passing: A Book About Death, edited by Todd Herman

Kathmandu: Impressions of the City at Its Margins, Todd Herman

Studio 2013 & Studio 2014, Zine's by Conor King

Rabbit Rabbit 01: Transition, edited by Big Bad Bettie Press

 

SMALL PRINTS:

Bad Girls, Archival Pigment Print, Paula Gillen (Signed)

Yellow Chair, Archival Pigment Print, Katie Harwood (Signed)

The Path, 2016, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

The Great Curve, 2011, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

No Quarter, 2012, Digital Photograph, Edition 1 of 5, Kevin Hoth

Black Bird, Archival Pigment Print, Edition 1 of 10, Emma Powell (Signed)

Untitled 1, Untitled 2, Untitled 3, Untitled 4, Collage with Encaustic, Leah Swenson (Framed)

 

Read reviews and learn more about each title or artist by clicking the links.

 

 

 

Happy December 1st!

Thank you for an incredible first year!

You shared with us in 2016.  Keep it up!  We love it!

Read full newsletter here.

Happy December 1st!


Thank you for making this bold, brassy, and creative adventure possible.  I want to say a special thank you to each of the artists & innovators who contributed their work and to the incredible Big Bad Bettie Press team who gave their time and valuable talents: Stephanie A Lindsey, Stacy Bebié-Laiderman, Charli Ornet, Cait Molloy, & Liz Smith. 

Rabbit Rabbit just recieved a great review in Art Beat Magazine declaring, "The concept and imagery of Rabbit Rabbit is fascinating. It is a wondrous journey of enlightenment and contemplation...Get lost in the conversation presented."  Read full article.

This year we took our first baby steps and we were able to put together a portible exhibition of the next generation of artists and innovators.  In 2017, we hope to continue those steps forward.  We live, we work, we are just getting started.  I hope you will join us.

I wish you a happy and healthy December and a Happy New Year!  Good luck to each of you this month. "Rabbit rabbit!"


Katie Harwood
Founder & Navigator