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Vellum On Boards, Peter D. Verheyen Jan 2004

Vellum On Boards, Peter D. Verheyen

Peter D Verheyen

Vellum is arguably one of the most beautiful binding materials in use, and at the same time one of the least used in modern design bindings. While it is often used in limp bindings, its use “over hard boards” has been much more limited. A study of the bookbinding literature reveals it being covered in-depth to a larger degree in German language trade manuals than in English. This could explain their seemingly greater popularity in Germany, as evidenced by reproductions in exhibition catalogs and other publications. With a decline in traditional training opportunities, it is becoming increasing difficult to find …


Standing, Jocelyn Pedersen Dec 2003

Standing, Jocelyn Pedersen

Jocelyn Pedersen

This edition is limited to 35 numbered and five lettered copies. It was created using a combination of letterpress, Polaroid transfer and digital printing techniques. Photos and text, Summer of 2000; printing and binding, Summer of 2004.