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12/21/2023

Just published the latest in a series on the pamphlet, Navigating the Contours: Criticisms & Controls of the Pamphlet, in the BOOKFORGE Blog. Check the post out!

In the realm of historical pamphlets, where ink meets opinion, and ideas unfold in the delicate embrace of paper, I stand as a bookbinder and curator of tales. Today, let's delve into the intriguing landscape of criticisms and controls surrounding the pamphlet—an appetizer for the grand narrative ...

12/20/2023

Here's a quick article about Exploring the Art of Dragon Scale Bindings in the BOOKFORGE Blog!

Discovering a lost art being revived in China, the Dragon Scale Binding!

12/20/2023

The Daniel Ibbotts Wishbone for Kettle Stitch Reinforcement

12/19/2023

I've added a highly detailed article on Conservation, Restoration, Preservation, and Book Repair to the BOOKFORGE Patreon page, complete with a link to a one-hour video I did on the subject a couple years back for the Erie County Public Library.

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12/19/2023

Christmas is almost here, and New Year’s Eve will be upon us in the blink of an eye…I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions, but this year I plan to discontinue my negative posts about my time and experience in the Mayer (PACA) building on State Street. It’s over. That time has passed, and I won’t get the time or the money I lost back. I can, however, move forward with BOOKFORGE, Lavishly Entangled Words of Enlightenment, and the new Emaciated MUSE project. I need to do that without negativity or any perception of putting another entity down to bolster Emaciated MUSE. So, there. That’s my resolution, New Year’s be damned. I hope you have an incredibly fantastical Christmas and an epically prosperous New Year!

12/19/2023

Modern Coptic (Link Stitch) Binding Online Demonstration is coming up fast! There are a few spots available for the January 14th demo! Reserve your spot today!

https://www.bookforge.online/event-details/modern-coptic-link-stitch-binding-online-demonstration-2

Developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, Coptic binding was used from roughly the 2nd century AD to the 11th century. This demonstration explores the evolution of single quire codices to the modern simple Coptic binding (exposed spine binding) using simple tools and beautiful materials.

Developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, Coptic binding was used from roughly the 2nd century AD to the 11th century. This demonstration explores the evolution of single quire codices to the modern simple Coptic binding (exposed spine binding) using simple tools and beautiful materials.

12/18/2023

The Egyptian Papyrus Scroll online demonstration is coming up fast! There are a few spots available for the January 13th demo! Reserve your spot today!

https://www.bookforge.online/event-details/egyptian-papyrus-scroll-egyptian-greek-roman-online-demonstration-2

Bookbinder and book restorer, Edward Kranz, will be discussing the papyrus scroll and its place in history as well as demonstrating how to make a modern sympathetic Egyptian papyrus scroll.

This event will be available to watch 24-48 hours after the conclusion of the demonstration. Each patron will receive an unlisted link to the exclusive YouTube edited upload. The link will remain active indefinitely so you can watch or rewatch at your leisure.

In this papyrus scrolls demonstration, we will be exploring the history, materials, and techniques of making modern sympathetic Egyptian papyrus scrolls.

12/18/2023

There's a new article review in the BOOKFORGE Blog! If you are into letterpress, this one is for you.

Rivera's narrative guides us through the meticulous process, from selecting metal type to the rhythmic dance of the hand press.

12/17/2023

Following instructions from The Preservation Lab, I made a Collapsible Book Cradle created by Elizabeth Rideout at the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, MA.

Skills required are basic case-making processes.

I improvised on some materials, but I feel it is an honorable piece that will be used in the bindery. Relativly affordable to make, considering what buying a conservation quality book cradle can run.

This Collapsible Book Cradle is adjustable to accommodate thin or thicker spines.

12/17/2023

BOOKFORGE [ATELIER!] Springback Binding Structure I

This session of BOOKFORGE [ATELIER!] is going to be LIVE on Thursday at 6 pm EST! Starting in January 2024, the sessions will take place on Thursdays weekly at 6 pm, EST.

While the Atelier series isn't slated to start until January 2024, I decided to have three LIVE sessions for the end of 2023. Merry Christmas!

In these sessions, we will start a hand-bound ledger-style dateless desk diary with a springback binding style.

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12/16/2023

Removing the old hide glue from an old book.