Miniature Book News
Winter’s Tale’s Collaboration
The Miniature Book Society interviewed publisher Neale Albert and bookbinder Gabrielle Fox who have submitted the regular edition of Winter’s Tale to this year’s MBS Exhibition.
Click here to enjoy this description about working together with Tom Grill, Kitty Marryatt, and Autumn Press.
Lori Sauer’s Shaman, FoxMoon
It is a great compliment for another binder to design and bind their interpretation of a book you have published.
The latest issue of The New Bookbinder includes a page describing this binding by Lori in the article “Binders‘ Presses”.
Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition 2022
So excited to be chosen for this exhibition!
Winter’s Tale, is a collection of Neale Albert’s stunning photographs of flowers. The book was designed by Kitty Maryatt and this unique binding will be exhibited at the University of Edinburgh, Main Gallery, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ until February 25th, 2023.
Miniature Book Society Conclave
The MBS is meeting in person in Asheville, NC from April 4-7, 2023.
Miniature Fine Leather Binding at the American Academy of Bookbinding
This course we will begin by printing the book you will then bind.
May 4-8, 2023
The Fox Folder
I have been designing this folder over the years of miniature binding and box making.
Jeff Peachey has made it!
The Fox Folder is comfortable in your hand allowing you to easily achieve the fine work required in miniatures - and big books too!
The Fox Folder is a miniature version of a larger bone folder that Gabrielle Butler gradually modified over for years to fit her working methods. Reducing the size for miniature books proved challenging, since it had to function like the original while being comfortable to hold.
This is a precision tool that can be used for all aspects of miniature binding. One end is rounded, and can be used for drawing down a line or getting into a tight area. The other is angled to get into corners both when building and covering miniature boxes. One side is straight and rounded for smoothing, the other thinner for detail work. The back is flatter, ideal for little turn-ins and board edges when covering. Although this description sounds complex, it becomes easily embodied in use.
Gabrielle Fox Butler is an internationally known bookbinder who specializes in miniature books. She has had a long interest in developing new tools and equipment for miniature bookbinding, including consulting on design with Frank Weisner for his presses and Jeff Peachey for this tool.
Delrin is an ideal material for the Fox Folder since it combines durability with a low coefficient of friction. This tool is a great way to improve the accuracy and quality of your miniature bindings. Supplied in a protective storage tube.
The Fox Folder. Delrin. Approximately 3 x .5 x .15 inch. $75.00
