What’s Happening in the Shop

We’re working hard and having fun in the shop. See some of what we’ve been doing here.

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Andrew is still dreaming of this Fringe Binding fr

Andrew is still dreaming of this Fringe Binding from 1884 that he saw in @pattisonpaperworks workshop at @rarebookschool. He thinks we should being more fringe back into bookbinding. What do you think? #publishersbindings #publisherbindingthursday #bookbinding #fringebinding #historicbooks

After a week learning about 19th Century Publisher

After a week learning about 19th Century Publishers bindings with @pattisonpaperworks I was happy to see one conserved by Corinne in the shop. This 1880s book has two color stamping in the front and spine, typical for this time period. #publishersbinding #finishedwork #historicbinding #bookbinding

Here’s just a few of the publishers bindings we’ve had a chance to handle and explore. I never knew about the variety of options available to bookbinders in the 19th century. #publishersbinding #historicbooks #bookbinding #caseboundbook #bookarts

I love that this publishers binding included labe

I love that this publishers binding included labels for the earlier volumes so they can all match on the shelf. Nothing like updating your library at home. #publishersbinding #bookbinding #paperlabels #bookbindinghistory

Andrew is happy he lost the coin toss and only had

Andrew is happy he lost the coin toss and only had to watch the bookbinding competition. Lizzy did a great job and I still think she won against @pattisonpaperworks even if he finished first. So much great information on only day one. @rarebookschool #bookbinding #bookarts #bookbindinghistory #caseboundbooks #publishersbinding

Andrew is spending the week looking at books and h

Andrew is spending the week looking at books and having a ball. Look at the deckle edges on this book. It’s a nice example of the cost cutting measures employed by bookbinders. Trimming all the edges took more time and money. @rarebookschool @pattisonpaperworks #bookbinding #bookarts #bookcamp

We’re all set up for some private instruction he

We’re all set up for some private instruction here at the shop today. Our online workshops have been great, but we’re happy to look students in the eye, and to be able to make quick corrections in technique. #bookartsinstruction #bookartsworkshop #bookarts #bookbinding #pamphlets #accordionbooks

We use moisture to soften and remove the old glue

We use moisture to soften and remove the old glue before adding a more flexible adhesive when repairing books. This hide glue was thick and stiff so the book will be happier soon. #bookbinding #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookarts #smellyglue

Andrew is packing up for a week near this Jefferso

Andrew is packing up for a week near this Jefferson designed rotunda at @rarebookschool. He’s excited to learn more about Publisher’s Bindings with @pattisonpaperworks and promises to come back with good stories and photos. #rarebookschool #bookhistory #publishersbindings #summercamp

Adding to the furniture in the shop with a lower b

Adding to the furniture in the shop with a lower bench for Corinne. She’ll be much happier not on her toes all day. #newbench #bookbinding #bookconservation #bookrepair #studiofurniture

We heard Andrew on the latest podcast from The C W

We heard Andrew on the latest podcast from The C Word: The Conservators’ Podcast. He was asked for a few comments at the recent @conservators conference in LA. Perhaps he wasn’t at the beach the whole time. #bookconservation #bookconservator #conservationconference #aicat50

It’s nice to have a book repaired and in a hands

It’s nice to have a book repaired and in a handsome box to protect it. We can’t wait to see the client open up the box to see their Family Bible ready to use again. #bookconservation #bookrepair #biblerepair #clamshellbox #bookarts #bookbinding #atlantabookarts

It’s a joy to see how our books are used once th

It’s a joy to see how our books are used once they leave the shop. Catching up on some Sunday TV and saw a binding we did for @hbomax and @lovecrafthbo. #movieprops #custombookbinding #secretdoor #bookarts #atlantabookarts

Another day, another Bible with tape on it. Starti

Another day, another Bible with tape on it. Starting the day with a warm stream of air to soften adhesives for removal. It’s good to get this out of the way early before the day warms up. Scotch tape is never good, please don’t put it on your books. #bookconservation #tapeisevil #bookrepair #biblerepair #bookbinding #bookarts #taperemoval #atlantabookarts

Had a great visit to the @roselibraryrarebooks whe

Had a great visit to the @roselibraryrarebooks where I saw this lovely fine binding by Sam Ellenport of #harcourtbindery. Lovely tooling and onlays. Anyone can go see it, just make an appointment. #bookbinding #bookarts #finebinding #samellenport #goldtooling #atlantabookarts

This book gets the Best Clasp Award for this week.

This book gets the Best Clasp Award for this week. I love the extra flair for this French Bible. #bookbinding #bookarts #frenchbible #bookclasp

Schools out so we have our apprentice in the shop

Schools out so we have our apprentice in the shop this week. He’s not getting much work done yet, but I hope he’ll shape up soon. #summervacation #schoolsout

Andrew is back in the shop and preparing to print

Andrew is back in the shop and preparing to print a broadside for @roselibraryrarebooks. He will be printing a copy of an illustration from 1542 for the event. #letterpress #letterpressatlanta #photopolymerplate #rarebooks #bookarts

Only a conservator would check out the storage con

Only a conservator would check out the storage conditions when visiting a museum. Andrew is at a conservation conference and taking a peek behind the curtain at @thebroadmuseum in LA. #artstorage #artconservation #somanypaintings

The call for entry is up for the Book as Art Exhib

The call for entry is up for the Book as Art Exhibit in Decatur, GA. Send in your best artwork, it’s always a great show. See more at decaturartsalliance.org/opencalls #bookartsexhibit #artistsbooks #bookarts #bookbinding

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