Sponsored by FABS Hosted on Zoom by Reid Byers, author of The Private Library, this discussion-based group focuses on the joys and challenges of the home library. This month's topics: 1. Books that Opened Up a New World for Us 2. Reading in Bed We hope you will join us! For a link contact Jennifer […]
Sponsored by FABS Join this congenial group for conversation about all things bibliophilic and 19th-century! We meet monthly on the third Thursday. To be added to the list for links, contact Jennifer Larson: info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by FABS Dr. Stephanie Stillo, Chief, Rare Books and Special Collection Division at the Library of Congress will show us some of the recently acquired bindings in the collection. The Library of Congress actively adds artists' books, fine and design bindings, and other treasures to the collection. July 20, Monday, 7:30 Eastern, 4:30 Pacific. […]
Sponsored by FABS On July 28 join your host Reid Byers and the gang for another lively discussion about Living With Books. Our topics this month: (1) "Prints, Paintings, and Decorations in the Library" and (2) "Reading Equipment." For a link please contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by FABS August 10 FABS Handpress Era Group: “Humanist Gifts of Plutarch Texts to Queen Mary I” with historian Valerie Schutte. Mary Tudor has always enjoyed a reputation of having received a humanist education. Of the antique texts associated with Mary, the ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch stands out. Mary was advised to follow many […]
Sponsored by FABS August 17 FABS Bindings Group: This group devoted to the art, craft and history of bookbinding meets monthly on Zoom. To join their mailing list, contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org. 24 August 2026 (note new date)7:30pm eastern / 6:30pm midwest / 5:30pm mountain / 4:30pm pacific INSIYA DHATT :: Honoring the Past, […]
Sponsored by FABS August 25 FABS Living With Books Group. Join us and host Reid Byers to discuss the delights and challenges of the private library. Our topics this month: 1. Bibliophilic Zooms, podcasts, Youtubes, & TV documentaries; 2. How we have set boundaries in collections? In libraries? Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org.
Sponsored by FABS September 14 FABS Handpress Era Group: Join us and show any newly-acquired or favorite item printed before 1800. The talk by Dr. Ilya Dines will be rescheduled. To receive a link contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org.
Sponsored by FABS September 17 Join the FABS 19th Century group on Zoom for congenial discussion of all things bibliophilic and 19th century. Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org.
Sponsored by FABS 21 September 2026 7:30pm Eastern/6:30pm Central/5:30pm Mountain/4:30pm Pacific Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a presentation and discussion with Christopher McAfee, conservator and artist. This presentation explores the evolution of Chris's artist books from traditional codices into objects that extend beyond their covers. Through examples of his work Chris will explore […]
Sponsored by FABS September 22 FABS Living With Books Group. Join us and host Reid Byers to discuss the delights and challenges of the private library. Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org.
Sponsored by FABS GABBY COOKSEY :: Extra-Dimensional Books Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a Presentation and Discussion with Gabby Cooksey, Fine Binder and Bookmaker. Gabby will be showcasing her tattooed bindings, a process she began in earnest in 2021. She will discuss how she tattoos on leather, examples of her work using this […]