To purchase any of the following, please use the Print Publication Order form.
Please note that not all titles may be available. For currently available titles, please contact Alicia Bailey, Guild Treasurer at treasurer@
guildofbookworkers.allmail.net.
Exhibit Catalogs
100th Anniversary Exhibition View Exhibit Online
2006-2008 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Guild of Book Workers with both a current members exhibition and a retrospective of past member's work. Pre-publiation catalog sales available through the online exhibition website through September 20, 2006.
In Flight View Exhibit Online
2003-2005 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brother's successful flight, this exhibit features a wide variety of bindings, from traditional fine bindings to printed broadsides to the flights of fanciful book arts.
Stone EyeMore Info On This Exhibit and View Exhibit Online
2002-2004 Midwest Chapter Exhibition A multi-media catalog on a CD with a printed insert and includes a "stone eye."
Best of the Best View Exhibit Online
2000-2002 A stunning variety of work from traditional techniques to the latest technologies of inkjet printingand avant garde design. The Guild celebrates the new millennium with the best from the last century.
ABeCeDarium View Exhibit Online
1998-1999The alphabet theme allowed for the submission of a wide range of work in various formats and techniques. In this catalogue you can feast with your eyes and use your imagination to visualize holding these wonderful books and turning the pages.
Paper Bound View Exhibit Online
1996-1997 This is the third in a series of thematic, nationally traveling, exhibits by the Guild, based on Peter and Donna Thomas' book of handmade paper samples called "Paper: A Collection of Handmade Paper Samples from the United States of America."
Fine Printers Finely Bound, Too
1992-1994 In this juried exhibition, the arts of fine printing and fine binding have been brought together. All 49 bindings and presswork are illustrated, with the bindings in color.
GBW 80 Years Later
1986-1987 This was the 80th Anniversary Exhibition of the Guild. It is fully illustrated in black & white.
Fine Printers Finely Bound
1986 A small exhibit held at the Metropolitan Museum was the idea behind and namesake to the larger travelling exhibit. Most of the items are illustrated in black & white in this letterpress printed catalog.
The Book Thought Through
1985 Another small exhibit of the Guild held at the Metropolitan Museum. Illustrated in black & white and printed letterpress.
GBW 75th Anniversary Exhibition
1981 This was the group's first major exhibition, appearing at the Grolier Club in New York City. The catalog is illustrated in black & white and color.
Contemporary American Bookbinding
This exhibition was co-organized by the Guild and the Grolier Club at the invitation of Les Amis de la Reliure Originale. 106 Bindings, most illustrated in color travelled to Paris, Brussels and New York in this first ever foreign tour by an American group.
Reference Sources
Study Opportunities List
A resource for those seeking instruction in the book arts. Besides the print version, an online version is available.
Supply Directory
A list of suppliers whose products and services are of use to members and others involved in the book arts. More information on price and latest updates available.
Newsletter and Journal
Please note that GBW Newsletters and Journals are not available for purchase at this time. The following links will take you to online versions. These publications are available to borrow from the Guild library for GBW members.
Guild of Book Workers Journal More Information
Usually issued annually, the Journal contains in-depth articles, technical how-to's, essays, profiles, illustrated exhibition reviews etc.
GBW Newsletter View Newsletter Online
The Guild of Book Workers Newsletter appears 6 times a year. In it you will find the latest in GBW news, reports from the chapters, reports of conferences or meetings, supplies being offered for sale, publication reviews, and an extensive calendar of events.
Membership Directory
Members of the Guild receive a yearly Membership Directory listing all Guild members, indexed by name, areas of expertise, and geographical area.