Reconstructing Diderot: Eighteenth Century French Bookbinding - Lecture TODAY

TODAY at 5pm will be a lecture given by Jeff Peachey, esteemed conservator, scholar and toolmaker, on eighteenth century French bookbinding as part of the Syracuse University Libraries Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation. This was a pivotal time in bookbinding history when the  traditional centuries-old handcraft was being unsettled by a rush of machines and quicker production methods. The lecture will be held at Bird Library in the Graham Scholarly Commons, 222 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244. For more information, visit http://library.syr.edu/about/departments/preservation/activities/series/Jeff_Peachey.php 

from the Show-n-Swap-a-RAMA

Thanks to everyone that came out to our first Show-n-Swap-a-RAMA! (And to those who sent interest) It was wonderful to see projects such as a book set in progress exploring translucency of linocuts on different papers, a fine binding with snakeskin and inlaid actual fishing fly complete with slipcase, letterpress tools, stacks of decorative papers and more. There was also an artist book commemorating special teatimes with a daughter made by a new bookmaker. Stories and tips and news about bookbinding, letterpress and beyond were plentiful. Seeing projects and people in person was much better than on a flat screen! Keep an eye out for more events by Salt City Book Arts.