2,624
The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
6 days ago
Today the majority of movable books can be found in the Children's section of bookstores. However, this was not always the case. Moveable books originated in the 13th century by Benedictine monk Mathew Paris, and the Catalan mystic and poet Ramon Llull, using volvelles (concentric rotating disks) to map star patterns. liftable flap books were invented in the late 17th - early 18th century and were utilized by medical students to understand the layers of tissue and organs in the body. By the mid-18th century, pop-ups and other moveable books were targeting children as a primary audience. Their dimensionality intrigued young students while instructing them in reading and social lessons. Learn more about the complex history of moveable books and how these books are cared for with Library of Congress Conservator Beatriz Haspo November 23rd at 11:00 with the ABM. This is a virtual webinar which will be recorded. Recordings will be sent to ticket holders following the even#conservationa#popupp#booksb#FridayFactsF#bookbindingn#ABM #medicalhistorystory
... See MoreSee Less
6 days ago
Did you know that 2025 will be our 10th year in our Yerba Buena/SOMA location? Throughout the past ten years we have hosted many exhibits in our small gallery, here are just a few examples. Did you visit any of these? Exhibits are possible through donations from our community, this #GivingTuesday help us host more exhibits for the next ten years!#GivingTuesday #donate #ABM #americanbookbindersmuseum #gift #supportmuseums #seasonofgiving #givingtuesday24 #GivingTuesday2024
... See MoreSee Less
7 days ago
This Friday is your last chance to sign up for our November Workshop on Carousel Bindings! Create your own fantastic book with a creative 3-D element. Layer beautiful papers and poetry to make a pop-up book of your very own. Don’t miss your chance to learn to make these unique bindings. Date: November 9th 2024Time: 1:00 pmCost: $30 per participant Instructor: Alexandra Sarette
... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago
Foolscap Press is a private press located in Santa Cruz, owned and operated by Lawrence G. Van Velzer & Peggy Gotthold. The Press is known to produce finely-made hand-crafted books and offers hand-printed cards with images from these editions in the ABM Shop along with their Transformational Tarot set. The Transformational Tarot is a collaborative effort of Shirley and Peggy Gotthold. consists of a boxed deck of 100 cards in color, a book that explains and emphasizes the symbols and numerical significance of this Tarot, and a color chart that shows each card and its specific relationship to the whole. The additional cards are symbolic of the expanded potential available to us. Get gifts like these this holiday season 10% off November 29th - December 2nd#holidayshopping #provatepress #foolscap #Tarot #cards
... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago
Giving Tuesday is part of a movement that works to showcase the impact that individuals can have on the organizations they love. Its mission is to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3rd. We hope you will keep the American Bookbinders Museum in mind this Giving Tuesday.#GivingTuesday #donate #ABM #americanbookbindersmuseum #gift #supportmuseums #seasonofgiving #givingtuesday24 #GivingTuesday2024
... See MoreSee Less