Copies are still available of this beautiful catalog depicting historic bindings and contemporary interpretations of the structures... ”Limp bindings from the Vatican Library," a catalog and exhibition curated by Monica Langwe Introduction: In her second book, “Limp bindings from the Vatican Library”, Monica Langwe acquaints the reader with yet more variants of “limp bindings”, an exciting binding technique used mainly on volumes for everyday use such as chronicles, ledgers and registers. These are techniques with an almost infinite possible variations of materials, methods, and structure. Since glue is seldom used, one can easily combine a number of different materials. With 1.1 million printed books and 80,000 manuscripts, the Vatican Library is one of the most significant libraries in the world. Over a period of several years the author had the opportunity to study large groups of these materials at the Vatican Library, also learning about the archives and conservation department of the Library as well. From the long list of examined bindings, the author selected 11 examples from the 15th to the early 18th centuries, all different from each other, created models and technical descriptions, and then invited 11 book artists from Estonia, France, Italy, Sweden, the United States, and United Kingdom to create their own interpretation, using one of the originals as departure point. Also included is an introduction to the Vatican Library and Archives, as well as its Conservation Department. The design - layout, headings and illustrations - of the catalog has been inspired by the medieval works the author has examined. Artists in the exhibition are: Jody Alexander, Carmencho Arregui, Guy Begbie, Manne Dahlstedt, Sün Evard, Hedi Kyle, Monica Langwe, Lennart Mänd, Chela Metzger, Suzanne Schmollgruber, Peter D. Verheyen A review by conservator Henry Hebert can be read at Bonefolder Extras, <http://bonefolderextras.blogspot.com/2014/01/limp-bindings-from-vatican-library.html>. To order your copy of the catalog go to <http://www.langwe.se/store/en/>. Catalog details: Full colour/printed in English/43 pages; price of ca. $63US includes VAT; shipping costs will be added at checkout. PayPal used for checkout. "Limp Bindings from Tallinn" is also still available for purchase. For more information contact: Monica Langwe <monica@langwe.se> <http://www.langwe.se> __________________________________ Peter D. Verheyen Bookbinder & Conservator, PA - AIC Email – <verheyen@philobiblon.com> The Book Arts Web & Book_Arts-L Listserv <http://www.philobiblon.com> Pressbengel Project Blog <http://pressbengel.blogspot.com/>