A short, hypnotic video by Glen Milner about the making of a book the old-fashioned way. Filmed at Smith Settle bookbinders in the UK, according to this article in the Independent, the cost of this limited edition cloth-bound book is…
This is an interesting short video about the project to convert the Vatican Library’s manuscript collection to a digital format for preservation and increased access. It’s produced by their partner, EMC Corp. Beautiful images of Rome, Vatican City and the…
This is an interesting video in which papermaker Lamberto Bernardini tells the story of paper and books and how they changed society by permitting the spread of ideas in a cheap and accessible way. It finishes up with a brief demonstration…
A short documentary featuring Jonathan Kearnes and Adrian Harrington of Adrian Harrington Rare Books, London. It focuses on the physical, irreplaceable nature of the book as an object. It’s a fascinating story of books, their history & the bibliophile addiction. …
