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gil
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| wellington womble wrote: |
Where do I learn. Imagine being able to play crafty stuff with books all day. I'd be in heaven!  |
Try contacting the London College of Printing, or St Brides Printing Library for info on courses. |
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Erikht
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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These are cloth bound. £ 120 a piece.
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Erikht
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And this has been restored.
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Behemoth
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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Location: Leeds
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He gets to the point at the end. |
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Erikht
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| Behemoth wrote: |
| He gets to the point at the end. |
He, he. Yes. |
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dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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Location: w yorks /earth
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the london college of printing is ace |
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marigold
Joined: 02 Sep 2005
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Location: West Sussex
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I used to know someone who taught bookbinding at Brighton Uni - Jenni Grey's work about creating new books rather than restoring old ones though. |
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vegplot
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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EV has a very nice book press she uses to produce her lino cuts. We also have a modern one which although not very aesthetic and nonetheless a useful bit of kit. |
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earthyvirgo
Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 1837
Location: in the loft, Gerlan
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15, 09 8:42 am Post subject: |
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http://www.falkiners.com
This is where I get my Zerkall paper for my printmaking, they have some exquisite bookbinding materials, japanese handmade and decorative papers to die for.
They also run bookbinding workshops.
If you're feeling weak-willed/unable to resist gorgeous paper, DON'T click on the link 
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judith
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Joined: 16 Dec 2004
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Location: Montgomeryshire
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| Dr Rob wrote: |
£120 a volume! How do you make a profit?
I used to know David Esslemont, printer for the Gregynog Press (near Tregynon). The Press produced (and still produces, I believe) some wonderful books - everything hand-made. When David left Gregynog he continued to produce beautiful books at home on a museum piece of a press. |
I was at Gregynog for a concert on Sunday. They had a limited edition book of animal drawings for sale on display. Leather-bound, gorgeous paper and stunning prints.
A snip at £6500! |
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Erikht
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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This collection, which consists of approximately 2000 documents, is valued at £450,000. With the right people in the room (Gulf arabs), it could bring far more than that at an auction. |
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Dr Rob
Joined: 04 Sep 2008
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Location: Moylgrove, nr Cardigan, Pembs
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Erikht - I'll do it for £60 per volume. |
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Erikht
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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Then you should contact the bookseller, Paul Wilson. He was a bit surprised over the last bill. He is the one that chooses the book binders. I just take care of the collection. |
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Dr Rob
Joined: 04 Sep 2008
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Location: Moylgrove, nr Cardigan, Pembs
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I'd better learn how to do it first |
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wellington womble
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 11282
Location: Bucks
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Gosh, those books are beautiful, Erihkt. Almost worth learning to re-do all my trashy novels so look frightfully intellectual
Sadly, I think himself might have a bit of fit if I changed career again. Perhaps he'd like to learn?  |
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