1grifgon
Howdy, hello. I'm starting a thread to post occasional announcements about upcoming events and exhibits at The American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco.
So far as I can tell this is the only museum dedicated to bookbinding in North America. If you live in California, or you visit San Francisco, it's well worth a visit. Plus, many of their lectures are hosted online so anybody around the world can attend.
More below:
So far as I can tell this is the only museum dedicated to bookbinding in North America. If you live in California, or you visit San Francisco, it's well worth a visit. Plus, many of their lectures are hosted online so anybody around the world can attend.
More below:
2grifgon
📢 I'm pleased to announce that the museum is working with Paul Suntup on an exhibit of Suntup Editions books. 📢
This exhibit is planned for Winter/Spring 2026, and will coincide with CODEX. (If you were on the fence about attending, here's another reason to go!)
Paul is lending the museum 30+ of the finest Suntup books from his own collection – including many of the highest end lettered and roman numeral books. It should be an incredible display of bookbinding, including work from many of the greatest contemporary bookbinders.
More information when exact dates are set, etc.
This exhibit is planned for Winter/Spring 2026, and will coincide with CODEX. (If you were on the fence about attending, here's another reason to go!)
Paul is lending the museum 30+ of the finest Suntup books from his own collection – including many of the highest end lettered and roman numeral books. It should be an incredible display of bookbinding, including work from many of the greatest contemporary bookbinders.
More information when exact dates are set, etc.
3A.Nobody
Here's a link to the museum's website, for easy reference :) And thank you, Griffin! I only wish I lived closer to SF.
4kdweber
The museum is on a small street near the Moscone Convention Center in downtown SF. There’s a big parking garage on Mission Street between 4th and 5th within easy walking distance.
5lilithcat
>1 grifgon:
So far as I can tell this is the only museum dedicated to bookbinding in North America.
I think that is true.
I'm not in SF, but I've attended some of their events via Zoom. They have some quite interesting lectures.
So far as I can tell this is the only museum dedicated to bookbinding in North America.
I think that is true.
I'm not in SF, but I've attended some of their events via Zoom. They have some quite interesting lectures.
7Shadekeep
>2 grifgon: How cool! Thanks for sharing this.
8grifgon
📢 In the past year, the American Bookbinders Museum has decided to work toward becoming a major destination / archive for fine and private presswork. Their facilities are wonderful. They recently acquired a complete Clinker Press collection, and have a few other "complete collections" in the works. 📢
If you've run out of shelf space and are looking to pare down your collection, or if you are looking for an eventual home for your collection where the public can enjoy the fruits of your labor, reach out! I can help to arrange book donations to the museum, which are tax deductible (if you're in the U.S.)!
Do you know how rare books in reading rooms are always "Part of the So-and-So collection..." ? You could be that person! You could be So-and-So!
If you've run out of shelf space and are looking to pare down your collection, or if you are looking for an eventual home for your collection where the public can enjoy the fruits of your labor, reach out! I can help to arrange book donations to the museum, which are tax deductible (if you're in the U.S.)!
Do you know how rare books in reading rooms are always "Part of the So-and-So collection..." ? You could be that person! You could be So-and-So!
9Shadekeep
>8 grifgon: Email sent, as I'm gearing up for a significant cull. And would it be possible to be listed as "What's-His-Face" instead?
