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The American Bookbinders Museum

The American Bookbinders Museum

The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.

Did you know that the first rendition of “Twas the Night”, originally titled “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823 and later claimed by Clement Clarke? The poem has been published under numerous titles, including “The Night Before Christmas” and “Visit from Santa Claus”. Drawing on the historical record of artistic expression and winter celebrations in Western culture, the poem helped shape early conceptions of Santa Claus, portraying him as a “jolly old elf” or “one that is all-knowing of children’s behavior.” The story had a massive effect on the tradition of gift-giving by popularizing the image of Santa Claus as a figure who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve. The poem introduced the idea of Santa arriving in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, descending chimneys to leave gifts, and embodying joy and generosity.Join us for a virtual webinar with Pamela McColl, author of “Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem,” on December 21 at 11:00am followed by an in person signing of the book at the museum from 1:00-3:00pm.#factfriday #twasthenight #christmas #avisitfromstnick #giftgiving #santaclaus #st.nickInformation from Pamela McColl’s “Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem.”Image of the 1st rendition of “A Visit from St. Nicholas”; public domain ... See MoreSee Less
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Donations help the ABM support its programming such as its monthly lectures. Did you miss a lecture? Don't worry! We record all of our lectures. Did you enjoy our virtual programming this year? Make a donation today to support future webinar#seasonofgivingi#donateo#ABM #americanbookbindersmuseumu#gift##supportmuseumsseums ... See MoreSee Less
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This month's collection highlight is the Official Boy Scout Bookbinding Kit! This kit includes everything a scout would need to create a scrapbook and rebind a book or 4 magazine issues. The kit also includes instructions that include bookbinding history. Repair, construction, and familiarity with both book parts and bookbinding tools were required for the badge. Sadly the badge was discontinued in 1987 after 60 years.The Official Boy Scout Bookbinding Kit! It includes everything a scout would need to create a scrapbook, rebind a book, or bind together 4 magazine issues. Also included are instructions and the history of bookbinding. Repair, construction, and familiarity with book parts and bookbinding tools were required for the badge. Sadly, the badge was discontinued in 1987 after 60 years. But, the ABM offers Girl Scouts of America’s Book Artist Badge. #bookbinding #GS #BSA #Scouts #bookbinding #badge #ABM ... See MoreSee Less
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A donation of any size supports our programming. Donations support every aspect of museum operations at the ABM. We appreciate our community and their participation and support. Join our community of donors today! The American Bookbinders Museum is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are fully tax-deductible depending on your tax situation.#seasonofgiving #donate #ABM #americanbookbindersmuseum #gift #supportmuseums ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have a rare book? Do you want to sell it? Do you want to fix it? Learn all this and more in tomorrow's live webinar with the American Bookbinders Museum and Rare Books Specialist Madeleine Moore. Take a peek into the world of rare books, their market, and the rare book room at Powell's. This session will be recorded and available to ticket holders afterward the webinar, so you can revisit the insights anytime!This webinar is funded in part by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. Scholarships for this webinar are available. For more information please email programs@bookbindersmus#freesf.#museumS#bookbindingo#conservationn#rarebooks##marbling #Paperback##booklover##powellsr #powells ... See MoreSee Less
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Ángel and Aurora
Ángel and Aurora

Diary Technique: parchment with carved edges and exposed seam. 18 x 10 cm  2001  

Fan Notebook
Fan Notebook

Technique: made of cotton fabric and Ingres Fabriano cardboard. 16.5 x 3.2 cm (closed)  2002

Ángel
Ángel

Diary Technique: leather spine, embossed, and hand-painted paper. 12 x 8.5 cm  2000

Beatriz
Beatriz

Diary Technique: Pigskin with sheepskin mosaic and embossing; the edges are carved and painted, hand-painted guards and metal register. 18x12  cm  2002.

Inés
Inés

Journal. Technique: Made with cotton thread and inlaid beads.16x10 cm  2004

Elisa
Elisa

Elisa. Journal made with red and black suede, carved edges and details that come from the seam, French endpapers and separator with suede details. Year 2002. Dimensions 19x12.5 cm.

Alejandro
Alejandro

Alejandro. Portablock with thread detail on the cover. Year 2006. Dimensions 12x8.5cm.  

Maria
Maria

María. Italian fabric diary with cotton thread details, handmade bridles and painted edges. Year 2003. Dimensions 24x18 cm.  

Blanca
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

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 [...]

Miguel Hernandez
Miguel Hernandez

Miguel Hernandez, by Jose Luis Ferris. Prepared for the 1st International Art Bookbinding Exhibition, held by the “Llar del Llibre” Workshop in Alicante, Spain. Bound in natural sheepskin leather, with acrylic-tinted carved edges, amate paper [...]

Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days

Le tour du monde en quatre vingt jours/(Around the World in Eighty Days, original French edition), by Jules Verne Prepared for the International Competition of the 8th World Art Bookbinding Biennial, held in Paris, France, in 2005: “Un calendr [...]

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