[GBW] Society of Bookbinders 2003 Competition

["Peter D. Verheyen" <verheyen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cathy Adelman and Peter Verheyen tied for the "Harmatan Leather Award for
Best Forwarding" in the Society of Bookbinders' 2003 Bookbinding
Competition. Both books were in the "cased binding" category with Cathy
submitting a full leather, three-part, binding and Peter an edelpappband
(millimeter binding) covered in pastepaper with leather trim. Brenda
Parsons' leather with marbled paper sides binding was "Highly Commended" in
the same category. Dominic Riley received the 2nd Prize in the
"Restored/Conserved Binding" category for his rebacking. Interesting were
the judges comments which were posted on the site.

The "winning" bindings can be seen on the 2003 SOB Competition pages at
<http://www.societyofbookbinders.com/events/competition/competition_2003/comp_2003.html>.
The Main SOB website is at <http://www.societyofbookbinders.com>. These
bindings will be touring the UK along with the other prize winners through
October.

Other GBW entries were received from Catherine Burkhard, David Lawrence,
and Constance Wozny. A total of 72 entries were received. The next
competition will be held in 2005 with details on the Society of Bookbinders
website out in mid 2004.




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Peter D. Verheyen
Bookbinder & Conservator
<verheyen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
The Book Arts Web & Book_Arts-L Listserv
<http://www.philobiblon.com>

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