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The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
Your troop can earn their Book Artist Badge with the American Bookbinders Museum! ![]()
Learn the history of making books from hand binding through industrialization in a docent guided tour![]()
Get hands-on experience making a hardcover exposed spine journal![]()
Finish the badge with an optional take home kit![]()
Book your troop for a visit in 2026 before February 28th and enjoy 10% off!
It’s #NationalStickerDay! This children’s sticker book is part of the ABM’s permanent collection. The History of Making Books includes a sticker sheet in the back guiding readers through the book creation process throughout history. To see more books like this look at the collections page on our website.
Opening January 17th, experience the beauty of the fine press. Suntup Editions produces limited edition books that embody the finest traditions of the book arts—letterpress printing, thoughtful typography, illustrations, exquisite materials, and finely crafted bindings. All this and a 21st-century twist offering multiple editions of each text and spanning both classical works and contemporary fiction.![]()
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Join us during CODEX X on February 9th for our opening reception of A 21st-Century Fine Press. Meet the Suntup creative team: Paul, Jason & Rebecca, in a conversation about the joys, challenges, and pitfalls of a 21st-century fine press. We hope to see you at what is sure to be a lively evening over good conversation and light refreshments.
New Years Eve by Fay Weldon![]()
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Published in 1996 and printed by Charles Hall at the Aldgate Press, it is edition No. 253 of 499.![]()
This book and many others are a recent addition to the American Bookbinders Museum's special collections. It is part of the Howard Kistler Collection. See more onli#collectionhighlightl#ABM #bookcollectionc#bookbindersmuseumuseum
What is your New Year’s Resolution? This year visit more museums and rediscover your love of books! Join the American Bookbinders Museum Member's Guild! For only $25 become a Book Lover and receive free in-person museum admission or a free webinar and 10% off in our museum gift store. Let our webinars inspire your next project or learn about the history of the craft through the museum's exhibits.![]()
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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 [...]
