Fritz Otto's cutaway springback ledger binding is done, the other one will be before lunch. Still springs too, even after covering. 😉 www.instagram.com/fritzottobuc...

Been a very intense couple of weeks in the bindery, including working on these two beasts ...
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Fritz Otto working on a new binding. Can anyone guess what type of structure it will be? More, including the next steps, at the link below

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In the beginning, there was a library conservation lecture series. April 2nd marked the 20th event. A beautiful hand-crafted bone folder made by @shannaleinohandbuilt was selected. My part of the gift was a custom display stand and box.

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Another find ...

1984, or is it? We're (with @groovegoujah) watching you ...

Binding on 1984 by @richard.minsky.
"When you hold the book you see yourself on the screen."

From the @guildofbookworkers 100th Anniversary Exhibit. More at bit.ly/4l1njau.

Sanity is the playground of the unimaginative[, and overrated].

I wholeheartedly concur with this vibe.

Found while going through the detritus of a professional life - mine.

I loved her "Preserved Book" series.
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Mood! From Roy Kent to a primal scream, this covers a multitude of sentiments.

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Here's Fritz Otto folding endsheets. As a Stift (1st year) apprentice I spent days doing this until I could do it in my sleep. They would be trimmed to size with the books and then double-fan adhesive bound or tipped-on as part of a recasing. More from him at www.instagram.com/fritzottobuc...

Don't be weak! Go crazy!
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Retired from Syracuse University Libraries after 3+25 years and 7 months! 🥳

Turning off the lights for the last time ...

Just one more week until retirement after 3+25 years and 7 months at Syracuse University Libraries. I'm looking forward to getting back to the bench for some bookbinding and other long neglected projects ...

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