Bookbinding
Tools Of The Trade
Admittedly, I think part of the reason that I became a bookbinder and printer is all of the cool machinery and tools that I get to collect to properly do my job. Whether it’s a book press, brass handle letters, wooden type, or a who-knows-what, I’m always on the hunt for things.
I can always tell a fellow tool-junkie when they come to my studio, too.They are immediately drawn in to the beautiful equipment. Here are some photographs for my friends far and abroad—and if you have a tool or piece of equipment that you think would fit in well with these ones, please—I am only happy to serve.
Donned “The Goose” by its former owner, Ms. Sabina Nies, this is an old goose-necked hot foil stamper used for titling in edition work. It has the coolest plaque on the side, which reads, “Donated by Women in Construction of San Francisco February 11, 1965 ”.