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The Daniel Ibbotts Wishbone for Kettle Stitch Reinforcement

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!

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.

Modern Coptic (Link Stitch) Binding Online Demonstration | BOOKFORGE 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.

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

Article Review: Before the Ink Dries: Keeping Letterpress Printing Alive Rivera's narrative guides us through the meticulous process, from selecting metal type to the rhythmic dance of the hand press.