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The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
Magicians have been using illusionary techniques for centuries to intrigue or trick audiences by relying on sequencing and timing, hiding and revealing information, and curating an experience for the audience. Join book artist Keri Schroeder in learning how to merch these concepts to create engaging book art in Smoke and Mirrors a special webinar with the American Bookbinders Museum. ![]()
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Are you a museum lover? Show your support by becoming an ABM member! When you become a member of the ABM Guild, you receive free admission, museum store discounts, and great gifts. Your membership supports museum projects like: special exhibits, museum events and school programs. Different levels of memberships have different levels of access. Check out the level that works for you!![]()
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Did you know that Mexico has the longest print tradition in North America? Starting in the mid-sixteenth century, woodcut prints, used for devotional, political, and visual entertainment. This tradition developed over time into the creation of political caricatures as a form of rebellion. Prints played an important role in the dissemination of information during the Mexican Revolution and the fight for Mexican Independence we celebrate today. ![]()
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Image: Plate 11: striking workers in June 1906 protesting for equal rights from their American employees, at the mining company Green Consolidated. ,From the portfolio 'Estampas de la revolución Mexicana(prints of the Mexican Revolution).![]()
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Artist: Pablo Esteban O'Higgins (American, Salt Lake City, Utah 1904–1983 Mexico City)![]()
Courtesy of the MET
We are celebrating our first ten years at 355 Clementina St. Join us for Chapter 10, a free exhibit looking back at ten years of special exhibits exploring the story of the book. Open April 12th - May 10th. ![]()
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Experience exhibitions of yesteryear like Bound for Beauty, Making Their Mark, and The Joy of Cookbooks. ![]()
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For those who can't make it to the museum, visit our website to see the full Bound for Beauty, Making Their Mark, and Celebrating the 19th Amendment exhibits virtuall#bookbindingn#CH10##10yearsy#exhibitioni#FREE##freesfr#ABM #museumuseum
Have books that you care about preserving? Here are 3 easy steps that you can take with your collection at home to ensure its future is viable. ![]()
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Store your books in a low-humidity environment without direct sunlight and little temperature variation. Avoid attics and basements, as these locations are susceptible to moisture and extreme temperatures. ![]()
When shelving books, store small to medium books upright with support on both sides. If books are leaning, it can cause spines and covers to warp. Large books that cannot be easily supported should lie flat on their cover. ![]()
Dust your books regularly. Dust is acidic and can cause discoloration, brittleness, or even dust cementation when built up.![]()
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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 [...]
