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Museum of Printing History Gala Announced

The Museum of Printing History is very pleased to announce the upcoming
Annual Gala on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the Houston Country Club. This
year's honoree is Dr. O.H. "Bud" Frazier, Director, Cardiovascular Surgery
Research at Texas Heart Institute. While he is internationally known for his
invention of the valve which allows humans to live with no pulse, and was
featured on the cover of the March 2012 Issue of Popular Science for his
work, what is not as widely known is that Dr. Frazier is a collector of fine
antiquarian books, and is committed to the Museum's mission of preserving
the printed word. This year's Gala promises to be a very special event, with
John Beddow, publisher of Houston Business Journal, and Russ Capper, of The
Business Makers Radio Show, once again serving as Masters of Ceremony.
Douglas Brinkley, who recently released his book Cronkite, will be the
Keynote Speaker. Anna Holliday, Honorary Vice Consul of Denmark serves as
Gala Chair.

Through permanent exhibits, the Museum of Printing History narrates the
story of written communication and the ways in which the technologies of
printing have transformed our lives. Over a 30 year history, the collection
of historical documents, fine art prints, and antique printing equipment has
grown extensively, and the Museum has developed a wide variety of
educational programs on the arts of the book. In addition, the Museum
presents twelve new exhibitions each year that explore the work of
internationally-known artists and highlight the creativity of Houston
artists and organizations. Over 25,000 people visit the Museum annually,
about half of whom are youth under age 18.

With the continued proliferation of digital technology and the resulting
decline in print publishing, the Museum's mission to preserve the history of
printed communications for future generations continues to be more relevant
today than ever before. As one of only four museums in the nation devoted to
the history of printing, the Museum of Printing History's programming plays
an essential role in Houston's cultural landscape, with offerings that are
unique to our city, the state, and the region.

For further information concerning the Gala, contact Ann Kasman, Executive
Director at akasman@printingmuseum.org.