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The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
ABM partners with:![]()
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-Book organizations such as American Academy of Bookbinding, Bathers Library, Hand Bookbinders of California, SF Art Book Fair, SF Zine Fest, and Word for Word![]()
-Other museums such as Chabot Space and Science Center and Children’s Creativity Museum![]()
-City partners such as Downtown First Thursday, NBA All Stars Week, SF LGBT Center, SF United School District, Sunday Streets, and Yerba Buena Partnership![]()
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We do this because being a strong local voice in the book community is very important to us. Our community of booklovers is an important source of support and we want to make sure our community feels that appreciation.![]()
Show YOUR appreciation and support the American Bookbinders Museum!![]()
The American Bookbinders Museum is 501(c)3 (EIN: 26-3235193) and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.![]()
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In 2025 the ABM hosted 5 new exhibits! ![]()
OpenSet: a competition and exhibition featuring finely crafted design bindings sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding ![]()
Design for a Modern Century: currently on display, A Centenary Celebration of the 1925 Paris Exposition and its Legacy ![]()
HBC 53: a Hand Bookbinders of California's member exhibition featuring rainbow pride artist books ![]()
Stella Patri: A Binder's Life: currently on display in the main gallery, tells the story of a bookbinder, teacher, and Mud Angel ![]()
Chapter 10, a retrospective of 10 years of book exhibitions celebrating 10 years in our Yerba Buena, San Francisco location ![]()
Without the generous support of our donors these special exhibits would not be possible. Donate today to support future #donation![]()
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(In Order: OpenSet, Design for a Modern Century, HBC 53, Stella Patri: A Binder's Life)![]()
OpenSet, Design for a Modern Century, HBC 53, Stella Patri: A Binder's Life
Design for a Modern Century closes December 27th! See how Art Deco has influenced design over the past 100 years. Using Book Arts as our canvas, we present a timeline of Art Deco-inspired design spanning 1925 to 2025. From French Arts Décoratifs to contemporary designs of today, Art Deco is an enduring influence. See how Art Deco has influnced design before it is too late.![]()
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Access to the exhibit is free.![]()
This exhibition is made possible through the support of the Yerba Buena Partnership.
This year the American Bookbinders Museum was awarded recognition as a San Francisco Neighborhood Anchor! ![]()
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Happy Holidays from the American Bookbinders Museum. Your support this past year has helped us celebrate our 10 year anniversary and share the Story of the Book. Thank you. ![]()
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The image above comes from our Clinker Press Collection. Artwork and original design by Ann Chavez.