Specialties
Book Arts in Washington, D.C. advances the book as a vital contemporary art form and is dedicated to the preservation of this nearly lost body of knowledge. Book Arts is the culmination of the collective efforts of gifted American and Florentine bookbinders, conservators, book artists, printers and leather craftsmen. Inspired by the classic Florentine atelier and a 100 year old legacy, Book Arts coalesces a life-time of experience to make available timeless products. A most distinguished group of clients relies upon Book Arts for original design and impeccable workmanship often within seemingly impossible time frames. Clients include notables in the worlds of entertainment, industry, academia, foreign governments, corporate, non-profit, and public relations firms, and many U.S. government departments including The White House and State Department. Book Arts' Presentations have been received by virtually every presidential palace around the world, the Vatican, and numerous Royal Families, including Queen Elizabeth II. Services include; Design, Printing, and Bookbinding of Books and Boxes 1- 2000 Fine Leather Presentation Bookbinding Limited Editions - Design, Printing, and Bookbinding Custom Boxes including Clam-shells and Slipcases Artful Restoration and Conservation Bespoke Engraved Social and Wedding Stationery Custom Hand Finished Florentine Calf and other fine materials including Japanese Asahi Book Cloth Bespoke Hand Marbled Paper Original Artful Design