Sponsored by FABS Interested in the early age of print? Join us on Zoom! Members of this group show and discuss examples of “printed books and other printed works created before ca. 1800.” For the meeting of October 9: Elizabeth Canning: “The Worst Fate Bookes Have": How Margaret Cavendish Shaped Her Literary Legacy. Join us to […]
Sponsored by FABS 16 October, 2023 7:30-8:50pm eastern / 6:30-7:50pm midwest / 5:30-6:50pm mountain / 4:30-5:50pm pacific ANATOMY OF A BOOK/BINDINGS FROM A PERUVIAN PENITENTIARY Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a discussion about the Anatomy of a Book with lang ingalls, and about bindings that were created in a Peruvian penitentiary, with Jose […]
Sponsored by FABS Next meeting: October 19 The 19th Century special interest group will meet the third Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm Pacific/7:30-8:30pm Eastern. This SIG offers “a broad look at the 19th Century bibliophilic world; presentations and discussion for collectors, scholars, creatives and other book professionals.” To register, contact Jennifer at info@fabsocieties.org.
Sponsored by FABS November 16 The 19th Century special interest group meets the third Thursday of the month at 4:30-5:30pm Pacific time and 7:30-8:30pm Eastern time. This informal and friendly group offers "a broad look at the 19th Century bibliophilic world; presentations and discussion for collectors, scholars, creatives and other book professionals." Join us! To receive […]
Sponsored by FABS NOVEMBER 20 The Bindings special interest group meets at 4:30-5:50pm Pacific/7:30-8:50pm Eastern on the third Monday of the month. THE TREVELYAN MISCELLANY WITH PETER GERATY Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a Presentation and Discussion about the Trevelyon Miscellany with Peter Geraty. The facsimile limited edition Trevelyon Miscellany was printed and […]
Sponsored by FABS Jan 15 7:30-8:50pm eastern / 6:30-7:50pm midwest / 5:30-6:50pm mountain / 4:30-5:50pm pacific BINDING STONE SOUP :: RING IN THE NEW YEAR! Join FABS members interested in Bindings for Presentations and Discussions on two of their favorite works. We invite all members to chose one or two books from their collection- works […]
FABS Special Interest Group: Binding 26 February, 2024 7:30pm eastern / 6:30pm midwest / 5:30pm mountain / 4:30pm pacific (*please note that this program has been moved due to the holiday the week prior*) SOPHIA S.W. BOGLE :: BOOK RESTORATION UNVEILED Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a Presentation and Discussion with Sophia S.W. […]
Sponsored by FABS A new FABS group on Living with Books will hold its first meeting this month. Hosted by The Private Library author Reid Byers, this group will meet on Zoom, on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Discussions will cover acquisition, cataloging and photographing collections, home libraries, book furniture, conservation and storage, and […]
Sponsored by FABS All are welcome to join us for an hour of presentations and discussion of printed books and other materials before 1800. The Handpress Group meets the second Monday of each month. In honor of Women's History Month, the March session features Elizabeth Canning discussing A Narrative of the Life of Charlotte Charke […]
Sponsored by FABS The FABS Bindings Zoom Group is a lively group of book artisans, curators and collectors who meet the third Monday of the month to discuss aspects of book binding from all periods. All are welcome to participate! This month we feature Brian Beidler on "Making the Tools of the Trade," the manufacture […]
Sponsored by FABS Hosted by The Private Library author Reid Byers, this group meets on Zoom, on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Discussions will cover acquisition, cataloging and photographing collections, home libraries, book furniture, conservation and storage, and much more. All are welcome to participate. THIS MONTH'S TOPICS: triage of books that need repair; […]
Sponsored by FABS The Bindings Interest Group hosts discussions and presentations that share collections and information on bookbindings of all periods. Topics include, but are not limited to, history, design and aesthetics, innovation, materials and craft techniques. ANITA ENGLES :: THE AMERICAN BOOKBINDERS MUSEUM Join FABS members interested in Bindings for a Presentation and Discussion […]