Beau Bookbinding in Clerkenwell Road Magma Book Shop..

Just a short walk away from our bindery is a lovely little shop full of geekery books to explore. Magma is the name and a beautifully curated selection of books, magazines, posters, t-shirts and design products is why I came! With a selection of books on graphic design, typography, architecture, interactive design, illustration, fashion and photography Magma is the place to go to find a comprehensive book for any creative subject. No wonder Magma is such a popular source of inspiration!

I would recommend the amazing selection of magazines for keeping up-to-date with contemporary art, design and culture. They also have a lovely selection of children’s books that have been beautifully illustrated as well as old favorites that are guaranteed to inspire any imagination. The Moomins is one of my favorites!

So if you have a curiosity for brilliant books exploring creative topics, be sure to visit the one-stop-shop that is Magma to quench your design thirst. Magma is a truly encouraging place to be and would break the most stubborn of design-block.

Magma
117-119 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1R 5BY
​t: 020 7242 9503

http://www.magmabooks.com

Beau Bookbinding at the Barbican..

With a beautiful view of London I am about to indulge in a reading frenzy at the Barbican library. Reflective of its dramatic roots the Barbican’s library has a great collection of books specialising in the performing arts making this a fantastic resource for music, theatre and culture.

Having said that, the library is also a welcoming haven for all book lovers with a wonderful variety of fiction and non-fiction books to choose from. It was hard to choose what to read in this fantastic display of 60’s nostalgia books so I think I’ll have to sit back and enjoy some serious reading time.

The tranquil reading environment is reason enough alone to visit the Barbican library – be sure to take advantage of London’s amazing resources. 

Barbican Centre
Silk Stree
London EC2Y 8DS

www.barbican.org.uk/visitor-information/barbican-library

Beau Bookbinding in Peckham Rye..

I have had the pleasure of reading on the most comfortable book bed in the world! And after some much needed time on a bookbed, I have decided to tell you all about it whilst writing on a giant book table…

A good friend and fellow bookbinder had recommended me a fantastic show simply titled ‘Bookbed’ at the Art Gallery Peckham Platform. With collaboration of both Peckham Library and contemporary artist Ruth Beale the exhibition explores how books live alongside us through our libraries, their cultural significance and the idea of public spaces becoming ‘collective’.

An impressive book shaped bed greets visitors who are invited to lie down and engage with the space. The contents pages are made with comfortable duvets and the text beautifully embroidered, accompanied by a giant table and bookshelves to create a sense of play that encourages visitors to interact with the space.

The show demonstrates how libraries can be practical, conceptual and collaborative spaces where communities can re-define our public resources; a great approach to saving our libraries during a time of financial rigidity. The Public Library Movement in Britain of the 60’s was revolutionary for education, and it is important for libraries to remain in our communities and evolve with us. 

Experience the show for yourself! It is an irresistibly playful and fun exhibition that provides an insight into how communities have power with public resources. The show is open until 23/03/14 so swing by and enjoy this learning playground!

Peckham Platform
89 Peckham High street
London SE15 5RS

www.peckhamplatform.com