The Book Arts Guild at the International Printing Museum is dedicated to fostering appreciation and exploration of the book and printing arts. The Guild brings together letterpress printers, printmakers, bookbinders, papermakers and enthusiasts to share knowledge, preserve traditional crafts, and inspire innovation in the book arts. Through gatherings, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, the Guild strives to cultivate a vibrant community that celebrates the traditional printing and paper arts while supporting its creative future.

MARK BARBOUR
of The International Printing Museum

Saturday, August 15
3 pm - 6 pm

LINDNER’S GOLD: Treasures of the Printing Museum

The International Printing Museum has one of the largest collections of antique printing equipment in the world, a collection that spans several centuries.

The origins of the collection began with our founder, Ernest A. Lindner, who spent 50 years of his life building a private collection that was housed in his warehouse in downtown Los Angeles at 12th and San Pedro, an area that was once the “Printing District.” As a printing equipment dealer, Ernie knew how to find and secure rare gems of printing’s past from across the country and throughout Europe. Since the Printing Museum’s establishment in 1988, curator Mark Barbour has continued the quest for those rare machines and artifacts, more than doubling the size and scope of the museum’s collection.

Join Mark Barbour Saturday, August 15, at 3 pm as he highlights many rare treasures in the collection. You will enjoy the intriguing stories around the hunt and process of acquisition, as well as what makes them such gems of printing history. From early presses to casting machines, tools and antiquarian books, this will be a peek into printing history that you will not want to miss. And following the talk, guests will have the opportunity to even print on several of these presses, several of which are sole survivors of their type.

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Book Arts Guild Vision

The Book Arts Guild at the International Printing Museum envisions a thriving community of artists and enthusiasts of the book arts that inspires creativity, connection, and education. The Guild strives to be a leading center for innovation and tradition in the book arts—bridging past and future by nurturing makers, fostering lifelong learning, and cultivating public appreciation for the printing and book arts.

Book Arts Guild Values

Creativity – Encouraging artistic expression and innovation.
Education – Sharing knowledge and skills through presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and collaborative learning.
Collaboration – Fostering partnerships across disciplines to enrich the practice and appreciation of the varied book arts.
Community – Building an inclusive and supportive network of artists, educators, students, and enthusiasts.Preservation – Sustaining the traditional processes of printing, bookbinding and the paper arts.