Victorian Bookbinders Guild
For all interested in the Art, Craft and Practice of Bookbinding
Bindery equipment for sale
See the for sale page
Mountains of Books Bookfair November Cup weekend
The Guild has been invited to the Mountains of Books Fair Fernty Creek reserve Cup weekend.
We will join the book dealers and present a display of bookbinding materials and techniques, with a few small tools and items for sale. We will demonstrate some basic techniques during the two days, open 10am to 4 pm. There is usually a queue at the door for opening on saturday.
Presidents report AGM 2018
I thank you all for your support this year. Your personal words of encouragement have been much appreciated, however there is a need to remain somewhat humble, so your kind words and advice on how I can do better will also help me to be balanced.
To Kirsty and Peter, both retiring from committee this year, we thank you for your work and commitment to your tasks. To our new Committee members David and Wendi, we look forward to your input to the Guild. To all our new Guild members, welcome.
Bookbinding, the future. Some thoughts by Jim
Being a Visionary.
It is my task, (with the help of the committee), to look at the future of the Guild, to understand the role and place of the Guild, set some action priorities as a result, and to find ways of planning to achieve those goals. The analysis has been difficult, as the complexity of the modern world and the bulldozer of technology crushes everything in its path. It has become hard to find the time and capacity to think, let alone to act.
September Newsletter and 2018-2019 subscriptions
Have you received your newsletter either by regular mail or by email?
We have received a number of payments for membership by direct deposit with no reference. It may mean you have been moved to the in arrears list for the newsletter.
Or it may mean we haven't registered properly your new membership. Th new online system has some difficulties of use and communication. Send the treasurer an email if you think you may be in this category.
Or it may mean no funds have ben received for membership renewal. I am sure the treasurer will be delighted to receive your emails and funds. Many thanks.
Meanwhile, at the gathering…
The August 2018 Guild gathering was an interactive presentation on book structure critique, facilitated by Julian Renard. Julian has been professionally involved with books most of his life, and has particular interests in rare books and fine bindings.
Meetings 2018
CALENDAR of MEETINGS
Meetings held on 4th Tuesday of the month, except November:
September 25: History and Uses of Velum, Presented by Beryl Black
October 23: Peter Lewis Endpapers, designing, making, installing.
November 24 (Saturday): Viewing and discussion of the Binding Challenge 2018:
Landscapes and Legends A retrospective of the work of Sydney Nolan.
This date is also our end of year get together, most probably BBQ or picnic, venue and full details to be confirmed. With the election this day, we may revert to meeting on the regular evening Tuesday 27th.
Let us know if you have a strong preference one way or the other.
February 26, 2019: Marbling details to be advised
VBG Binding Challenge 2018.
Sidney Nolan Landscapes and Legends, a set text.
This is the exhibiton catalogue of th retrospective exhibition 1937-1987, and consists of 176 A4 pages in 11 sections with numerous colour and black and white pictures for inspiration. 10 copies of uncut sheets are available upon registration or you may purchase your own copy and rebind.
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Please send a short paragraph and a picture to the Editor, preferably by email to editor@vbg.net.au so that we can include your account in our next newsletter and on our website.
We also encourage members to share their achievements and experiences at club nights. Bring along photos, drawings or examples and feel welcome to talk about these as part of the meeting.
Victorian Bookbinders Guild Inc. Incorporated 1981 Registration No A2896 ABN: 97 853 169 281 PO Box 355, Seddon West, Victoria 3011