Bibliophile Resources

Societies & Organizations in the Books About Books Community

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• American Academy of Bookbinding - School that offers students an opportunity to receive top level instruction in bookbinding without having to study abroad.
• American Amateur Press Association- A non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote amateur journalism including the fellowship among amateur writers, editors, printers, and publishers and the circulation of their work among the membership.
• American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works - National membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations.
• American Institute of the Graphic Arts - Organization supporting those involved with the graphic arts, including fine press. Holds annual Fifty Books of the Year to award the best in book design. Also publishes the AIGA Annual to exhibit these books.
• American Museum of Papermaking - Internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology.
• American Printing History Association (APHA) - Organization devoted to printing and printing history.
• American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers - For those interested in bookplate collecting and design.
• Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America - Over 450 members operate under organizational ethics and guidelines. Many are specialized and can be found in a free directory available from the organization.
• Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI) - The premier worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography.
• Bartkowiaks Forum Book Art - Organization that promotes international contemporary book art. It is a comprehensive yearbook in which printers and book artists present themselves and their works. In addition, it includes reports on events in the world of book art.
• The Bibliographical Society (UK) - Organization interested in promoting the study and research in the fields of historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography plus the history of printing, publishing, bookselling, bookbinding and collecting.
• Bibliographical Society of America - Organization interested in bibliography and the history of the book.
• Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand - Organization interested in bibliography and the history of the book.
• Bibliographical Society of Canada - Organization interested in bibliography and book history.
• Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia - Promotes interest in books, manuscripts, maps, printing, the graphic arts, bibliography, and textual criticism.
• Book Arts Press & Rare Book School - Organization and program at the University of Virginia for those interested in learning more about the history, present and future of the book and the book arts.
• Book Arts Web - Features links to a large selection of book arts related sites on the web, including educational opportunities, professional organizations, tutorials, reference materials, and galleries with images.
• The Book Club of California - Nonprofit organization of book lovers and collectors who have a special interest in Pacific Coast history, literature, and fine printing.
• Bookfairs.com - Calendar of events of American book fairs.
• Bookplate Journal - Issued twice-yearly to members of The Bookplate Society. Subscribers also receive a Newsletter and annual free book.
• The British Library - The national library of the United Kingdom, and the UK's leading research library.
• British Printing Society - Organization for professional, hobby and part-time printers and those interested in printing.
• Buchmessen & Künstlerbuchmessen - Calendar of events of book fairs happening across the world.
• Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild - Organization for bookbinders and book artists.
• The Caxton Club - Organization of authors, binders, collectors, conservators, dealers, designers, editors, librarians, publishers, and scholars who share a common interest in the arts pertaining to the production of books.
• The Center for Book Arts - Organization and school for those interested in the bookmaking arts.
• The Centre For The History Of The Book (UK) - THE CHB was established in 1995 as an international and interdisciplinary centre for advanced research into all aspects of the material culture of the text - its production, circulation, and reception from manuscript to the electronic text.
• Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society - Promotes the study, practice and teaching of calligraphy in all its forms, and generates awareness and appreciation of calligraphy among the public.
• University of Delaware Library Special Collections Department - Includes books, manuscripts, maps, prints, photographs, broadsides, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and realia from the fifteenth to the twentieth century.
• Designer Bookbinders - Organization of professional fine bookbinders.
• Edinburgh Bibliographical Society - Organization for the discussion and elucidation of questions connected with books, more especially Scottish books.
• Ephemera Society of America - Organization for those interested in ephemera.
• Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies (FABS) - Organization made up of many member clubs, whose goal is to keep its member clubs informed of news, events, publications, and activities that take place during the year.
• Fine Press Book Association (FPBA) - Organization formed by individuals interested in the art of fine printing to promote printing skills and the appreciation of beautiful books.
• Friends of Dard Hunter - Organization for those interested in papermaking and paper history.
• The Grolier Club - America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts.
• Guild of Book Workers - Organization for book arts professionals.
• HoBo (UK) - Formerly History Of The Book @ Oxford, HoBo currently aims to provide comprehensive coverage of all UK seminars, lectures and conferences related to the history of the book.
• Idaho Center for the Book - Center for book history.
• University of Iowa Center for the Book - Center for book arts and book history.
• International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists - For papermaking professionals and artists.
• International Printing Museum - A living exploration of the printed word, with exhibits and displays covering more than 500 years of history.
• International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) - Organization that encompasses many national associations of antiquarian booksellers around the world.
• International Society of Typographic Designers - Promotes excellence in typography and typographic design.
• John Carter Brown Library - An independently administered and funded center for advanced research in history and the humanities, located at Brown University.
• Library Exhibitions of the Smithsonian Institution - Calendar of events of online library and archival exhibitions created by the Smithsonian Institution Libraries.
• Library of Congress's Center for the Book - Uses the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, libraries, and literacy.
• Lilly Library - Research library at Indiana University, whose holdings include about 400,000 books, more than 100,000 pieces of sheet music, and more than 6.5 million manuscripts.
• The Manuscript Society - For those interested in manuscripts.
• Massachusetts Center for the Book - Sponsors programming throughout Massachusetts that encourages people to read and that deepens the understanding of the book arts in Massachusetts.
• Microsoft Typography Homepage - Typography news headlines, 'link of the day', 'book recommendations' and a constantly updated database of almost 600 type and typography related sites on the Web. FREE utilities and type fonts. Articles about typography on the web and more.
• Miniature Book Society - International nonprofit organization, created to sustain an interest in all phases of miniature books and to serve as a clearinghouse for information about miniature books.
• Minnesota Center for the Book Arts - Center for those interested in book arts workshops, lectures and classes.
• Museum of Printing (North Andover, MA) - A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship.
• Northeast Document Conservation Center - The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is the largest nonprofit, regional conservation center in the United States.
• Philobiblon Club - Philadelphia's largest club for book collectors, booksellers, and anyone interested in books.
• Princeton University Graphic Arts Collection - Includes artists' and private press books, as well as materials for the study of papermaking, printing, calligraphy, printmaking, fine binding, typography, and book design.
• Printing Historical Society - Organization for those interested in history of printing.
• RBMS - Your Old Books - This guide addresses some frequently asked questions about rare and older books and their values.
• Rochester Institute of Technology Cary Graphic Arts Collection - One of the country's premier libraries on the history and practice of printing.
• The San Francisco Center For The Book - Through workshops, exhibitions and public events, the SFCB promotes both knowledge of traditional book arts and exploration of experimental book forms.
• Society for the History of Authorship, Reading & Publishing (SHARP) - Organization for those interested in the history of authorship, reading and publishing.
• Society of American Archivists - Organization for conservationists and archivists.
• Society of American Graphic Artists - Organization for those interested in graphic arts, engraving and wood engraving.
• The Society Of Bookbinders (UK) - The Society of Bookbinders is dedicated to traditional bookbinding and to the preservation and conservation of the printed and written word.
• Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles - Organization for illustrators.
• Society of Scribes - Organization for those interested in the calligraphy and writing arts.
• St. Bride Printing Library - One of the specialist public reference libraries of the Corporation of London, with collections that cover printing and related subjects.
• Type Directors Club - International organization for people in the field of typography.
• The Typophiles - Organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of good printing. Contact: Barbara Henry, South Street Seaport Museum, 207 Front Street, New York NY 10038.
• William Morris Society (UK and USA) - Organization that aims to make the life and work of William Morris and his associates better known.
• William Morris Society (Canada) - Organization that aims to make the work of William Morris better known, in Canada.
• Wood Engraver's Network - Group of printmakers who pursue communication, encouragement, and education in the medium of wood engraving.
• Yale University Arts of the Book Collection - Contains both examples of and reference materials about the arts related to the book.