Exhibit: Design Bindings presented by the Kerrytown BookFest

Exhibit Dates: July 22 through August 28

Exhibit Space: Ann Arbor Public Library, Downtstairs Display Cases

Exhibitor Statement:This exhibit will be a display of books designed and bound in the fine bookbinding tradition. The books will include a variety of decorative and artistic elements including gold tooling and inlays. Design bindings are expressive. Through meticulously executed, traditional bookbinding methods, design bindings evoke the theme or subject matter of the text contained within the book.

This exhibit will feature superior examples of fine binding from many well known fine binders, including several works by internationally known design binders Monique Lallier and Don Etherington, who has restored many important works including an original Magna Carta. Monique and Don are the honorary chairs of this year’s Kerrytown BookFest. In addition, various tools of the trade will be displayed.

The Kerrytown BookFest

The Kerrytown BookFest is an event celebrating those who create books and those who read them. The primary goal is to highlight our area‚s rich heritage in the book and printing arts while showcasing our local and regional individuals, businesses, and organizations. Since 2003 we have been growing, sharing, and discovering more and more about the rich book culture in our region.If you are interested in participating or for more information, please go to www.kerrytownbookfest.org