Bookspots - Belgium
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This is the only museum in the world devoted (almost) exclusively to the art of fine bookbinding. On display: milestones in the history of bookbinding, contemporary bindings, temporary bookbinding shows and more surprisingly...a collection of baby rattles from around the world. |
ANTWERP
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This museum is part of the Unesco world heritage and a printing plant and publishing house dating from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They have the two oldest printing presses in the world. In the Max Horn room you will find the art of bookbinding from 13th - 18th century. *Recommended by Toon Van Camp |
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The library for Dutch literature, the history of Antwerp and Flemish cultural heritage. *Recommended by Toon Van Camp |
BRUSSELS
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A supplier of top quality leather and a quirky place to visit- you may be asked to take off your shoes. |
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A chain of art supply stores throughout Belgium with a great selection of papers. |
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Specialised in materials for conservation and bookbinding supplies. *Recommended by Toon Van Camp |
MORLANWELZ
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Center for book-arts in the beautiful setting of Musee Royal de Mariemont. They organise interesting workshops, there is a wonderful library with precious design bindings and the park is amazing. Every year in Autumn they organise the 'Marché du livre', a book-art fair. |
ST. NIKLAAS
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Annual one-day Bookbinding fair. |
