Connect Lecture Series: Allison Weiner and Bridget Watson Payne

The School of Design kicks off its fall 2021 Connect Lecture Series: Pathways to Publishing. Chronicle Books Designer Allison Weiner and Editorial Director Bridget Watson Payne discuss careers in book publishing, authorship for visual creatives and so much more. They will demystify the publishing process, answer questions about what it means to work in publishing and offer behind-the-scenes peeks at the creative process at Chronicle Books, a leading independent book publisher based in San Francisco for more than 50 years. Free.

Allison Weiner

Allison Weiner is a graphic designer and beachcomber living in San Francisco. She has designed more than 100 books and products in her 10+ years at Chronicle Books.

Bridget Watson Payne

Bridget Watson Payne is an author, artist and book editor with nearly 20 years of experience at Chronicle Books. She has helped hundreds of authors make their book ideas a beautiful reality.