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UPDATE 2nd March THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE EXHIBITION OF BINDINGS AT DORCHESTER MUSEUM 21/06/10 - 23/07/10 Some difficulties over the venue for the exhibition have now been resolved. Dorchester library who had agreed to host the exhibition eventually were forced to cancel the arrangement as funding issues meant that their display cases would not be replaced following a recent re-fit. However, we have now reached agreement with the town museum for the exhibition to be staged in their foyer. Although there is an admission charge to the museum itself, the foyer can be accessed by all free of charge. Dorset County Museum has the largest Hardy collection in the world, the bulk of which was bequeathed to the Museum by his second wife Florence Hardy. The most fascinating material from this collection, including manuscripts, books, diaries, photographs, notebooks and paintings, is on show in A Writer's Dorset. At the centre of the Gallery is the reconstruction of Hardy's study at Max Gate, with all his books and furniture, including his desk and pens. The Thomas Hardy Society, an independent organization also has an office in the building and they are very interested in the project and will circularise their membership to inform them about the exhibition........ see www.hardysociety.org The dates for the exhibition are from the 21st June to the 23rd July, although I'm told I must set up and remove the exhibition on the first and last dates. I am hoping that I may be able to extend that for a week to coincide with the 2010 International Thomas Hardy Conference will mark the 170th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Hardy and take place 24th July - 1st August and is designed to appeal both to Hardy scholars and to the lay readers who attend in large numbers. Workshops/tuition/masterclasses For those in our area taking part in the MoC project, there are a number of opportunities for attending binding workshops or masterclasses. I shall be running a special workshop here in the bindery for any binders who would like to meet up, discuss and try out particular techniques in order to progress their MoC binding. Please let me know if you are interested in attending. Kate Holland has also agreed to hold problem solving workshops in her bindery at Corston near Frome/Bath....either let me know if you'd like to receive further details or contact Kate direct at hollandswest@btinternet.com Please send in any useful information, notes, queries, thoughts about the project especially anything related to the book, the author Thomas Hardy or specific binding techniques. Maybe we should have a Mayor of Casterbridge blog, twitter or facebook so we can exchange information......does anyone know about such things? John John Jameson Cotswold Bookbinders John  cotswoldbookbinders.co.ukwww.cotswoldbookbinders.co.uk 01285 770458 COTSWOLD BOOKBINDERS The Mayor of Casterbridge A good many binders had a great deal of fun and enjoyed the Binding Tarka project which culminated earlier this year with an exhibition of the bindings in Barnstaple Library. Following discussion between some of the binders involved with Tarka, we are going ahead with a follow-up. This time we have chosen another book set in the West Country, Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge. As Dorchester in Dorset is the real Casterbridge of Hardys’ book, the County Library in the town have agreed that we can stage an exhibition of the bindings there next year and we are looking towards May and June 2010. We hope to attract binders of all levels of competence to take part in this project. It is open to everyone, experts and novices alike, joining together to show their work. For people new to design binding this is an ideal opportunity to get involved without the stress of feeling that your work is going to be subject to scrutiny and be judged. As with Tarka, this is not a competition, there are no winners, there are no prizes.....and for that matter, no rules. There will have to be a small fee to cover the cost of the exhibition when you send in your book next year……not sure yet what it will be....but it will be minimal. This year, rather than select a particular edition of the book, you are free to use any version you like so there should be no problem for anybody to get hold of a copy. The most popular choice to date is the 1968 Folio Society edition illustrated by Peter Reddick. Copies on the internet seem very reasonably priced. The plan is to take the book apart and completely rebind it to the best of your ability as a design binding. Every book then, will be different and reflect the individual binders ‘take’ on the story. Would anyone interested in taking part please let me know so that I can send further details. John Jameson Cotswold Bookbinders john cotswoldbookbinders.co.uk tel.01285 770458
The Society of Bookbinders UK - education, training, events, etc. Photographs from the recent Society of Bookbinders Training Seminar
Indiana University - excellent link, well illustrated slide shows taking you through many techniques. Canberra Bookbinders Guild Australia - events, newsletters, workshops etc. Zybooks - a London based website dedicated to showcasing artists books from around the world. New eBay forum for bookbinders - A place to discuss everything to do with bookbinding. Everything from craft binding to tooled, embossed, gilt, full leather-bound tomes. Swap hints and tips, ask about tools and techniques. Share ideas for upcoming projects and get feedback on your work. Heritage Crafts Association The Heritage Crafts Association has been formed to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage. It is unique as an organisation in believing that craft skills should be protected, promoted and recorded as part of our living heritage in their own right, not merely in terms of the objects they produce or their conservation value to old buildings. Website: http://www.heritagecrafts.org.uk/
Book2Bind5 Garden Court Sherburn Village DURHAM County Durham, DH6 1DR tel: 07840 814 376 Web: www.book2bind.com Email: info book2bind.comMaster bookbinders based in Durham providing standard book binding, thesis and custom bindings, restoration and repair. If you require a custom binding or repair, or simply any custom job, please contact us for a quotation. Marysa de Veer, Otter BinderyTraditional & Contemporary Craft Bookbinding 42 Hare Hill, Addlestone Surrey, KT15 1DT Tel 01932 845976 Website: http://www.otterbookbinding.com email: marysa otterbookbinding.comDon Camm60 Pine Road Brentry Bristol BS10 6RU Tel: 01179 087937 Mobile: 07904 057732 website: http://doncammbinder.webs.com Email: camdon1@aol.com Bookbinder/Restorer 40 years experience,specialist in cloth.leather, and paper rebacks, very competitive rates. York BookbindingThe Bindery 86 Thief Lane Hull Road York YO10 3HU Tel: +44 (0) 1904 415240 Website: http://www.yorkbookbinding.co.uk Email: info@yorkbookbinding.co.uk 30 years experience in craft Bookbinding and a wide-ranging knowledge to advise and help customers. Type of work undertaken includes Theses Binding, Periodicals, Restoration, Boxes and Slipcases, New Work etc. Chris Hicks Bookbinder64 Merewood Avenue, Sandhills, Oxford, England OX3 8EF Tel: +44 (0) 1865 769346 Website: http://www.book-binder.co.uk Email: chrishicksbookbinder@btinternet.com Can undertake all types of binding and repairs on books of all types and from all periods. The Farthing Press & BinderyFen Farm Low Common South Lopham Diss, Norfolk IP22 2JR Tel: 01379 687364 Website: http://www.farthingpress.plus.com/ Email: bookbinding@farthingpress.plus.com Experienced bookbinder - binding, rebinding, repair and restoration. Philip Twinstrong8 Secretan Road Rochester, Kent ME1 3NR United Kingdom telephone: 01634 814622 email: aintakiddinmatey@blueyonder.co.uk Experience in binding all styles of books as well as conservation/restoration. Nick Wells31 Hillberry Close Narborough Leciester LE9 5EW 01162 867158 Experienced bookbinder and tutor of bookbinding, restoration/conservation. Signature BindingsWoodlands Football Green Hornsea East Yorkshire HU18 1RA Signature Bindings Website e-mail: [EMAIL]glenn@signaturebindings.co.uk Mobile: 0797 2648001 Signature Bindings is a small family business based in East Yorkshire but working with clients from a much broader area. Managed by Glenn Malkin, the business is built upon his passion for good quality books, and a long held interest in antiquarian books - especially old astronomy books! Glenn was trained by Alan Fitch, a binder based in Norfolk with many years experience, and he has since developed his own style and approach offering a broad range of book binding solutions to his clients. Glenn is a member of the Society of Bookbinders, and your books are fully insured. Glenn Malkin has been awarded a coveted prize in the 2009 Designer Bookbinders competition. Congratulations Glen - see his website for further detailsCotswold BookbindersOak Tree House Ewen Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6BT Telephone John Jameson on 01285 770458 website: Cotswold Bookbinders email: [EMAIL]john@cotswoldbookbinders.co.uk
The Leaf Press - The Leaf Press is run by Suzy Dobson and produces a range of hand-decorated papers, books, portfolios and albums. Suzy also teaches workshops and courses in a variety of paper/book related subjects. weloveyourbooks - See some wonderful books and get inspiration to try something different. ulovebooks.com - a site dedicated to lovers of books. Buy books, discuss books but above all, lovebooks! The Old Map Man - Antique maps, antiquarian books and prints as well as ephemera and other printed collectibles at reasonable prices are offered on this brand new site
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