With Apologies to Woolnough the 2020 binding Challenge
The John Willis Annual Binding Challenge.
Just before the pandemic broke we announced the challenge. Following the passing of John Willis, long time editor of the Guild Newsletter, it was decided to name the challenge The John Willis Annual Binding Challenge. and so 2020 was the first challenge with this name.
The Challenge
To bind in any style the Chapbook With Apologies To Woolnough by Robert McLaren, with woodcuts by David Harris, and also printed by David Harris.
Just 8 copies of the book were available 5 bound copies entered for examination at our meeting in November 2020. Shown in no particular order.
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Membership of the Guild
Membership of the Victorian Bookbinders Guild, Inc
Our online application form is not yet available, please contact the President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, @vbg.net.au if you require more information.