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The American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
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.
Introducing cards from Heartell Press! Created by Rachel Kroh her blank card designs are made from hand-carved woodblocks, which are then letterpress printed. These cozy bookish designs are a thoughtful gift or greeting for the booklover in your life this holiday season. ![]()
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View the full selection of Heartell Press cards in the ABM's online shop.
Alejandro
Alejandro Diario Técnica: Portablock con detalle de hilo en la portada. 12 x 8.5 cm Año 2006
María
María Diario Técnica: tela italiana con detalles de hilo de algodón, cabezadas hechas a mano y cantos pintados. 24 x 18 cm Año 2003
Blanca
Blanca. Diario Técnica: collage en piel de borrego por ambos lados. Cortes en las hojas internas y registros de hilo de henequén. 24 x 18 cm Año 2003
Violeta
Violeta Diario Técnica: encuadernado en piel badana teñida a la valenciana, con cantos labrados, las tapas del diario forman a su vez la caja de protección, guardas francesas, cabezadas y detalles de clavos. Cosida en telar con hilo de lino. [...]
