Kevin Auer

Kevin Auer is a Lecturer in Design at the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on book structures and print media. He has over 25 years of experience in the book arts, including roles as a letterpress printer, bookbinder, and conservator of medieval manuscripts. Previously, he taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art and The University of Houston, Victoria.

• Education:
• B.A. in Asian Studies, Connecticut College
• M.A. in U.S. History, University of Texas at Austin
• Certificate in Book and Paper Conservation, University of Texas

His research interests center on historical printing techniques, rare books preservation, and the intersection of traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Auer co-founded Wolfe Editions, a commercial print shop in Portland, Maine, and worked at institutions like the Walters Art Museum and the Harry Ransom Center. His teaching emphasizes hands-on studio practices rooted in book arts and print media.

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