The Handbound Book in NS
by Robin E. Muller , Joseph Landry

March 2002 | Poetry | $4.95 CAN | $4.95 US
1894031652 | 9781894031653 | Trade Paper

Essay and exhibition catalogue that accompanied the 250th anniversary celebration of printing in Canada at Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax, NS. Includes photos and descriptions of the items that appeared in the exhibit.

Author Biography

Robin E. Muller is a weaver and bookbinder. Muller is an associate professor at NSCAD. She received her MFA degree in Textiles from the University of Michigan in 1978. Muller first learned bookbinding from Susan Mills through NSCAD Continuing Education in 1990.

Joseph Landry is a bookbinder and conservator. Landry spent a number of years taking part-time classes and workshops in the book arts, mainly at the Dawson Printshop. In 1991 he studied in England at the London College of Printing and at West Dean College. Landry returned to Nova Scotia and set up Leaf by Leaf Book and Paper Conservation Services with his partner Julia Landry.