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The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
The limp wrapper binding is a staple binding in a bookbinder's repertoire. This style of covering has been in use since the 2nd century CE and was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries as a cheaper alternative to boarded bindings. ![]()
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Create your own limp wrapper binding with the American Bookbinders Museum this September! Fold, collate, trim, sew, and cover your own blank journal decorated in a fine paper of your choosing.![]()
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Space in workshops is limited. Reserve your spot today!![]()
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Saturday, September 13th![]()
12:00 - 3:00 pm#bookbindingn#workshopk#sfeventsv#ABM #ABM
Today is your last chance to experience the collective work of the Hand Bookbinders of California in their 53rd Annual Member Exhibition. This year's annual exhibition contains original pieces reflecting four categories:![]()
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Pride Books: bound using a section of the Pride flag from San Francisco's historic Castro district![]()
Set book 1: Grimoire – New Scottish Folk Tales![]()
Set book 2: A Clockwork Diorama, a love story told in three-line verses![]()
Recent work by members![]()
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Join us tonight for a closing ceremony and binder's talk. See books from the exhibit up close and personal outside of their cases in Between the Covers. This event is free to the public. Doors open at 4:30.
As part of Folklore Day, we are looking at how fairytales became children’s literature. Some of the earliest written fairy tales date to 1550; they were written for an adult audience. As fairy tales rose to popularity through the 1700s, writers would revisit these stories with different variations and their own experiences, responding to an increasing focus on the morality of the stories. By the 1800s, fairy tales had become a key part of children’s literature.
What is on your To-Do list for the rest of summer? Move becoming an ABM Member to the top of your To-Do list! When you become a member at the ABM, you receive free admission, museum store discounts, and great gifts. Different levels of memberships have different levels of access so be sure to check out the level that works for you.![]()
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#abmguild #museummembership #learning #ABM #americanbookbindersmuseum #supportmuseums
Maria
María. Italian fabric diary with cotton thread details, handmade bridles and painted edges. Year 2003. Dimensions 24x18 cm.
Blanca
Blanca. Collage with sheepskin on both sides. Cuts in the inner sheets and registers of henequen thread. Year 2003. Dimensions 24x18 cm.
Violeta
Violeta. Journal bound in Valencian dyed sheepskin leather, with carved edges, the journal covers in turn form the protection box, French endpapers, bridles and nail details. It was sewn on a loom with linen thread. Year 2003. Dimensions 18x12 [...]
