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Wide Awake Garage in Easthampton, MA showcases the innovative works of Daniel E. Kelm, a renowned bookbinder celebrated for his transformative style and extensive knowledge of materials. His creations, including artist's books and collaborations, emphasize the book as both an art form and an intricate structure. The venue features a range of Kelm's unique bindings, including the wire edge binding, and offers opportunities for online instruction and consultation. Through high-quality teaching and problem-solving, Kelm continues to inspire students, artists, and publishers in their pursuit of creative bookbinding. Generated from the website

Owner Peter Geraty has been a bookbinder since 1975. Since then, he has refined his art through practice and repetition. The result is tangible ' his work reflects careful attention to detail, proficiency with a wide range of archival-quality materials and sound yet imaginative artistry. Whether your interest is in book restoration & conservation, limited editions, protective boxes, fine binding, design binding or presentation materials, Praxis can meet your specific needs. A well-equipped shop enables the bindery to provide a wide range of services under one roof. You can count on receiving the individualized attention that will allow you to communicate your ideas and draw on the expertise of Peter Geraty an associate of the American Institute for Conservation, a recognized authority in hand-bookbinding and member of the Guild of Book Workers and Designer Bookbinders. Peter's knowledge of history and materials, his willingness to experiment and take on a challenge, and his reputation as a careful and patient craftsman form the backbone of Praxis Bookbindery Praxis Bindery is a full-service bindery offering book restoration & conservation, limited editions, protective boxes, fine binding, design binding, presentation materials and more.

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