If you've been looking for a book with a nearly indestructible cover, or just a unique binding, this is your answer!
Featuring an indestructible cover inspired by Italy’s 1970’s solution to broken Yellow Pages bindings in public phone booths, this 360-degree flexible binding offers many advantages because it bends and does not break! This binding style offers visual and tactile delight, employing strips of articulated hard board covered with marbled fabric made by the instructor.
In this workshop, the instructor will guide students through the art of this rare binding technique. Students will create an articulated blank journal that can beautifully withstand the ravages of time.
Materials to Bring
All tools and materials will be provided. Students are also welcome to bring any of their own favorite bookbinding tools.
About the Instructor
Pietro Accardi (he/him) owned a Bookbindery in Turin (Italy) for 12 years. He worked for Turin’s main Library, Municipal Archives, and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. He also runs his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives near Lake Tahoe with wife, cats and a studio. He is currently working for the library of special collections of University of Reno doing restoration work and teaches workshops.
Past Student Reviews
“Pietro was patient, funny, laid back and knowledgeable.”
“Pietro knows his craft, and is very enthusiastic about. He makes everyone feel very comfortable, and is super helpful.”
“Pietro is an excellent instructor for the group environment and giving individualized attention and tips as needed!”
Location
San Francisco Center for the Book
375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Registration Policies
Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. Registration will close approximately three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. We recommend you not wait to register, as workshops that don't meet our minimum enrollment will be canceled, sometimes as much as a week in advance.
Workshop fee
(includes materials fee):
$210
Prerequisite(s):
None.
Class sessions:
Sunday, May 25, 2025
9:30am - 5:30pm
If this workshop is full, please click this link to add your name to the waitlist. If a seat becomes available, we will contact you.