We are pleased to announce our newest miniature book which will go on sale at
Conclave XXII in Bath. It will be reviewed in the next issue of  the
"Microbibliophile". Normally we put in paid advertisement of our new books in
the MBS Newsletter, but since there is  so far no Newsletter, we choose this
forum for communication. Our new book is entitled "TRAVEL SKETCHES" with text
and illustrations about some special places. It is bound in coptic style with
multicolored puckered goat-skin, in an edition of 29, numbered and signed.  Each
book  is individually designed, thus no two copies are exactly alike.Concertina
sewing support  between sections matching the endpapers. Button closure.
Size:53x70 mm. 69  pages. Price: $ 150.00 USD. We can now accept and fill mail
orders for which please add $3.00 P&H. Make cheques payable to Mary&Paul Devenyi
50 Grangemill  Cr. Toronto, ON  Canada M3B 2J2.

We are aalready working on our 2005 miniature book:  "IT IS A SMALL WORLD". It 
is a survey of miniature book activities around the world.

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Mary & Paul...Judging from your brief description, TRAVEL SKETCHES, sounds
like a very special edition. We're looking forward to seeing it (and you) in
Bath. Phil & Anna Morrison

Afterthe Conclave, we're spending a few days in London and would
appreciate suggestions about great things to do and see. The travel
books list so many options, we thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to
invite others to chip in with their personal favorites. We're looking
forward to being London tourists again. (If I can only remember to
look RIGHT before crossing the street.) Phil & Anna Morrison

Phil & Anna,

British Library! Lots of books, big and small and miniature to view. I believe
Kings Cross tube station is closest to it.

Not sure what other things you're interested in, but I do like to visit
Chinatown - some very good Chinese food to be had (Leicester Square tube station
is closest), British Museum (Tottenham Court tube station), Trafalgar Square
(Charing Cross?). Hope that works as a taster.

I'm a tad forgetful, but when again is the event in Bath?

-=Rhane

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Subject: LONDON

Afterthe Conclave, we're spending a few days in London and would appreciate
suggestions about great things to do and see. The travel books list so many
options, we thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to invite others to chip in with
their personal favorites. We're looking forward to being London tourists again.
(If I can only remember to look RIGHT before crossing the street.) Phil & Anna
Morrison

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Thanks very much for your suggestions. They are duly recorded on our list.
The first day of Conclave is Friday, Sept 3rd thru Sunday the 5th with an
optional trip scheduled for  Monday...Still time to make your reservations.  
Phil &
Anna.

At an auction in London in March a copy of the Atlas of the British Empire,
described as the smallest atlas in the world, sold for almost $2,000.

And a miniature Book of Hours, c1470, sold for $82,000.

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Hello!

Just drove back from Chicago where I have been teaching a class on binding
miniature books at Columbia College Book and Paper Program.  I am not sure how
many new members we will have, but the students made some lovely things in two
days!  Thank you everyone who sent me information on selling sheets.

The Guild of Book Workers exhibition, IN FLIGHT, is on exhibition at the Center.
I didn't realise there were quite a few miniature books in that exhibition!  It
is traveling all around the country and is quite a good collection of book art.

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Hi, my name is Emma. I am new to this group and am seeking help:

I am a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes University in England,
studying for a Masters degree in Publishing. I am currently writing a
dissertation on miniature books and would be very grateful if you
could help me by answering some questions. My dissertation focuses on
production techniques employed in miniature printing and binding,
specifically how computer technology has influenced and changed the
art.

I would be grateful for as many replies as possible: any input would
be much appreciated and any information would be treated
confidentially. I understand that time is a valuable
commodity and trade secrets have to be respected, so please
ignore questions you find difficult or inappropriate and add as
much detail as you have time to include. Specifically I am
interested in any information regarding the way you print and
bind your books.

All I can offer in return is to email my finished thesis to any
contributors who are interested, but my experience with people in the
miniature book world so far has been of a close-nit group of very
friendly people - a group I hope to join!

Thank you very much for help.

Yours sincerely,

Emma Schumacher

1. How did you get into miniature book making?

2. How long have you been making miniature books?

3. Do you print and bind your books, or do you out source to
printers and/or binders? In which case, are they specialist
printers/binders? Do you use moveable type?

4. How much do you use computer technology in making miniature
books? If you do your own printing, do you print from the
computer, or do you use a hand press or another technique?

5. How has the way you make miniature books changed over the
course of your career?

6. Has the widespread introduction of the Internet affected the
way you sell and market your books?

7. Where do you mainly sell your books? Via the web, specialist
publications, collectors' fairs, special bookshops, craft
shops, etc?

8. How has the way you sell your books changed over the past 5 -
  10 years (or as long as you have been in business)?

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions!

(email: schumachere@...)

Hi Emma,

I tried to send you an answer, but the mail came back twice. We need
your email address!

Best wishes,
Angelika

Hello Emma,
In reply to your request:
1. Working on a 'dollhouse 1/12 scale and needed books for a library.
2. - 3. - 4. Tried to make my own, using a computer and copy machine. Much
to bulky...
5. Major break thru - on what I can and can not attempt to create.  Have
then LOOKED TO PURCHASE, from $1. to $38. (that is my limit, at this time
08/24/2004. and my 'hubby' thinks I am too much a detail person, only
looking for the 'best')
6. The 'chat sites' on the WEB -  I have found wonderful small 1/12 books
from  Scotland. UK. thanks to my internet groups.
7. You ask, 'where to sell'  There in lies a problem for me, at the present
time I am toying with the idea of divesting my dollhouse's and tools - since
I know there is no one to look after my collection and I too ask the same
question, HOW DO I SELL MY STUFF ?
8. My buying has changed since I started in 1980 - first, at 'miniature
stores'  2nd at special shows, like: IGMA I love the artist and follow there
work thru the International Guild of Miniature Artists, also, local shows
like Mini Mania in Newark NJ and the show in Philadelphia, PA.  I started
with 'good' went to 'better' and  since 1982  only look for the "BEST" and
"BETTER"
Looking forward to your reply and 'thesis on Miniature Books'.
All the best.
Greta
greta@...

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Subject: Help!  Thesis on Miniature Books.

Hi, my name is Emma. I am new to this group and am seeking help:

I am a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes University in England,
studying for a Masters degree in Publishing. I am currently writing a
dissertation on miniature books and would be very grateful if you
could help me by answering some questions. My dissertation focuses on
production techniques employed in miniature printing and binding,
specifically how computer technology has influenced and changed the
art.

I would be grateful for as many replies as possible: any input would
be much appreciated and any information would be treated
confidentially. I understand that time is a valuable
commodity and trade secrets have to be respected, so please
ignore questions you find difficult or inappropriate and add as
much detail as you have time to include. Specifically I am
interested in any information regarding the way you print and
bind your books.

All I can offer in return is to email my finished thesis to any
contributors who are interested, but my experience with people in the
miniature book world so far has been of a close-nit group of very
friendly people - a group I hope to join!

Thank you very much for help.

Yours sincerely,

Emma Schumacher

1. How did you get into miniature book making?

2. How long have you been making miniature books?

3. Do you print and bind your books, or do you out source to
printers and/or binders? In which case, are they specialist
printers/binders? Do you use moveable type?

4. How much do you use computer technology in making miniature
books? If you do your own printing, do you print from the
computer, or do you use a hand press or another technique?

5. How has the way you make miniature books changed over the
course of your career?

6. Has the widespread introduction of the Internet affected the
way you sell and market your books?

7. Where do you mainly sell your books? Via the web, specialist
publications, collectors' fairs, special bookshops, craft
shops, etc?

8. How has the way you sell your books changed over the past 5 -
  10 years (or as long as you have been in business)?

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions!

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Emma:

I am not a publisher but only a collector so I can't answer your questions.
If you have the opportunity, the Miniature Book Society is meeting in Bath
England on the weekend of Sept. 3-6.  On Sunday Sept. 5th we have a bookfair
open to the public.  You should come and see it and talk to members who
publish miniature books.

Kathy

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    Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:13:10 -0000
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Subject: Help!  Thesis on Miniature Books.

Hi, my name is Emma. I am new to this group and am seeking help:

I am a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes University in England,
studying for a Masters degree in Publishing. I am currently writing a
dissertation on miniature books and would be very grateful if you
could help me by answering some questions. My dissertation focuses on
production techniques employed in miniature printing and binding,
specifically how computer technology has influenced and changed the
art.

I would be grateful for as many replies as possible: any input would
be much appreciated and any information would be treated
confidentially. I understand that time is a valuable
commodity and trade secrets have to be respected, so please
ignore questions you find difficult or inappropriate and add as
much detail as you have time to include. Specifically I am
interested in any information regarding the way you print and
bind your books.

All I can offer in return is to email my finished thesis to any
contributors who are interested, but my experience with people in the
miniature book world so far has been of a close-nit group of very
friendly people - a group I hope to join!

Thank you very much for help.

Yours sincerely,

Emma Schumacher

1. How did you get into miniature book making?

2. How long have you been making miniature books?

3. Do you print and bind your books, or do you out source to
printers and/or binders? In which case, are they specialist
printers/binders? Do you use moveable type?

4. How much do you use computer technology in making miniature
books? If you do your own printing, do you print from the
computer, or do you use a hand press or another technique?

5. How has the way you make miniature books changed over the
course of your career?

6. Has the widespread introduction of the Internet affected the
way you sell and market your books?

7. Where do you mainly sell your books? Via the web, specialist
publications, collectors' fairs, special bookshops, craft
shops, etc?

8. How has the way you sell your books changed over the past 5 -
  10 years (or as long as you have been in business)?

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions!

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My name is Annie Parker, the step daughter of the late James L
Weygand, Press of the Indiana Kid. I was hoping to get down to the
Conclave in Bristol, but that will not now be possible as my mother,
who has returned to England to live, is going to have a hip operation
2 days before and will need us here to look after her. I am just
writing to say I hope it is a success. I greatly admire the work of
miniature books, and am pleased to own a collection of nearly all of
James's miniatures. I am especially proud of the books he wrote that
had reference to me...Annies Pots and Tom Blakes Tuesday. I have the
blocks from Annies Pots and some of the proof printed sheets which I
hope to have mounted one day, when I can work out what to do with
them. I feel privileged to have known him.
He was a very quiet gentle man, who worked in an unassuming way in
Nappanee, largely unrecognised by the community around him for his talent.
Again, I hope the weekend is a success
Yours
Annie Parker

Hi!

for those of you going to the Bath Conclave,  maybe you will have time for
an exhibition of artist books.
If not, have a look at the photos on the Web. The exhibition is at

The Library
UWE, Bristol
Faculty of Art, Media and Design
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol, BS3 2JT

Monday- Friday 10 am - 5 pm


Her books are not miniature, but since Isabell learned about miniature
books - she never heard about tehese until this May in Wigtown! - she will
make something in miniature the future.


http://www.uwe.ac.uk/amd/cfpr/exhibit.htm, then click on the first entry
under 2004: Isabell Beunz: New works.

Best wishes,
Angelika


PS: somebody seems to be sending out spam mails and infected attachments
from my email address. These do not come from me!
Please do not open any attachments that come from my address if there is no
text from me in the email!

I have got the same problem, Angelika.  I keep getting messages that my email
could not be delivered because it contained a fatal error!  (eek!!).  My server
has also emailed several times to inform me that my address has been used to
send out thousands of illegal emails.  I also have some (phatom) emails
"returned" to me from addresses that I supposidly sent to, but who I never heard
of!
I have asked my computer guru about this and he has told me not to worry.  He
tells me that my anti-virus is protecting my (this) email address.
He says that someone else is infected with the virus who has my email in their
address book.  The virus gets access to this and uses all the addresses on that
list to send out thousands (millions for all I know) emails all over the world..
This notwithstanding, perhaps I should do the same as you, Angelika and suggest
that people are wary about opening any mail with my name on it.

I think that this may be the virus which is responsible for most of the problem.
'W32.Mydoom.M@mm' (ID 34256)
DELETE IT AT SPEED!!!

In friendship to you all
Ferial


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Help please,  I am a book guy but new to minis, found this at an
estate sale today.  The Marvelous Miniature Library which is a leather
snapped tri fold containing six titles by Miniature Dictionary
Publishers Inc NYC. Titles are Hamlet and Macbeth,  Don Quixote,  Love
and Other Stories, The Golden Treasury of English Songs, Paradise
Lost, The Arabian Nights. Thanks in advance.  David

This is a reply to Emma and her dissertation on miniature books... 1. I first
became aware of miniature books about 25 years ago when I visited a Doll
display at the N.Y. International Toy Show.  It was the booth of Miriam Owen
Irwin
one of the founders (at a later time) of the Miniature Book Society. We
swapped books and from time to time  I would run across mention of Miniatures. I
think it was discussions with the Thomases that led me to consider publishing
Miniature books.

2. My first miniature book was published in 1999.

3. We try to do all of the book-making chores: selection of project, design,
material selections, printing, illustrations and binding. Our editions are
rarely more than 50. We have both offset printing and letterpress capabilities
and several of our books have been printed on our Washington Handpress. We use
both handset type and the "newfangled" polymer letterpress plates.

4.The computer is extremely helpful as a tool in determining design,
typesizes, page layouts. To date, we've not made editions that "printed" the
type with
toner...but that's our personal preference.

5. We've learned techniques that are helpful in working with small sheet
sizes. Editions tend to be smaller...our clients are generally collectors or
Libraries with special collections and specialized booksellers.

6. Only marginally...email is helpful in general communications.

7. Aye...there's the rub! Direct mail announcements to collectors. Listing in
the MBS Newsletter and the Microbibliophile...occasionally at a collector's
fair.

8. When we started publishing Miniatures we gave very little thought as to
how we would sell them: "Build beautiful books and collectors will seek us out."
We still give very little thought to selling. The pleasure, I believe, is in
the creative  process: Being able to create an object that is a desirable bit
of art, beyond the message inside. We tend to regard our book-making less as
publishing and more as creating an object with intrinsic value.

9. (Personal observation.) Your focus on production techniques and technology
in the manufacture and production of miniature books will no doubt lead you
to some intriquing processes with the potential capabilities of creating more
of "the world's smallest book." Which has some interest. Perhaps you will also
want to note that there exists some who have determined that many of the older
techniques of printing, paper making and binding offer their own advantages.

We would very much be interested in receiving a copy of your completed
dissertation.

                                             Shoestring Press,  Phil & Anna
Morrison

Hi everybody,
I've just got home from Conclave, and have to write and congratulate
Michael on organizing such a wonderful event. It was great to see so
many of my friends again, and also to welcome newcomers to Conclave,
and also welcome some new members.
The auction was great, made a lot of money for the MBS.
The visit to Bainton's Bindery was so very interesting, the staff
having given up their Saturday morning especially for us to see them
at work, and to enable us to see the wonderful books they have there.
  Edward's talk on Saturday afternoon was both entertaining  and
informative, making us think about just what information we need to
put in our books to enable future cataloguers to do their job more
efficiently.
  The Banquet was unique - how many other Conclave banquets have been
held in the room where Gainsborough painted? How many receptions
have been held in a Roman Bath? (No, we didn't have to wear swimming
costumes!) The after dinner speaker, Bernard Middleton was very
entertaining to those who could hear - the acoustics were such that
some people could not hear very well. It was all rounded off with a
quick evacuation of the building when the fire alarm went off!
  The bookfair went extremely well, both in visitor numbers and in
the mundane but essential task of selling books.
The trip yesterday was extremely interesting, to two quaint English
villages, and then to the American Museum in Bath - what a place!

Time to recover now, to see what I bought, catalogue it - and start
dreaming about next year in New Orleans.

Well done Michael - you deserve your trip to Prague!
Best wishes to all my friends who couldn't make it to Conclave this
year, I hope to see you in New Orleans in 2005.
Stephen Byrne

Hello Everyone
Circumstances dictated that I could only spend Sunday morning at the Conclave in
Bath.  The journey took three and a half hours, from the east coast to Bath in
the West.  I had only about four hours at the Conclave and then, three and a
half hours to get home again.
Was it worth it?  I'll say!  I spent a wonderful morning.  It was really
interesting to look round all the stands and there was so much that I would have
liked to have brought home with me.  I also met people who have only been names
before, so that was good too.
The morning was rounded off with a delightful tete-a-tete with Edward before I
had to head for home.  (I will not forget those fans Edward)

Perhaps you may like to consider Ipswich (County town of Suffolk) for a future
Conclave?
In the past, this area has tended to get overlooked, but it has an enormous lot
to offer.
It is the oldest recorded town in England with the first ever mint, in the
seventh century.  Sutton Hoo is just up the road and there are many castles and
other places of historical interest. Suffolk was centre of the wool trade and
there are many pretty and unspoilt medieval villages. The beautiful countryside
is inspiration for many artists.  Constable and Gainsborough were born here.
There is so much more.

I wish you all a wonderful time in New Orleans and hope to meet you at a
Conclave in the future.
In friendship
Ferial

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Anna and I have just returned from Conclave after extending our trip several
days to visit Normandy and London.  Our Thanks and much appreciation to
Michael Garbett (and helpers) for the superb arrangements and astonishing great
weather. Couldn't have been nicer. I particularly want to emphasize that our
nice
long visit to the Bayntunis Bindery was a pleasure. The staff interaction
demonstrating tools and different binding techniques was real "showtime"...and
the
equipment they have somehow makes our little printing setup rather minor.
Topping it off with the Banquet and talk with Bernhard Middleton was a real
class
act. We enjoyed it all immensely!  Philip & Anna Morrison.

Hello!

Here's the photos I took at the Conclave...all 142 of them!  Good or
bad, they're all here. Simply copy & paste the address below.
ENJOY!
Eileen Cummings

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4241925&a=31415129&pw=

(Thank goodness for modern technology!)

Eileen...Anna & I really enjoyed seeing the pix you took at Conclave...thanks
for taking the time (and having the know-how) to post them...very nice
indeed.  Phil Morrison.

I have just published Chicken Bone Man, my second miniature book.
Chicken Bone man features a streetwise dog narrator and his blues
piano-playing "kid" in the Jewish neighborhood of Memphis of the
1920s. The text won the second annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Short
Story Contest, sponsored by the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary
Conference.

This limited edition miniature book version is 48 pages, measures
2 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches, and is hand bound by Donald Brady of the
Clearview Press in marbleized paper over boards with imitation
leather on the spine and a gold-embossed title. The edition of
495 includes a two-color linocut illustration by the artist Paula
Goodman Koz.

You can read an excerpt with background notes at:

www.olswanger.com/chickenbone.shtml

You can read an excerpt with background notes of Shlemiel Crooks at:

www.olswanger.com/crooks.shtml

Purchasing information for both books is also on the web.

Thanks for letting me announce Chicken Bone Man to this group.

Anna Olswanger
--
www.olswanger.com
"Jewish Book Promotion"
www.olswangertraining.com
"Corporate Writing Workshops"

Would someone in the group know a price on this miniature book,
Anonymous.  The Comic Bijou. London: Rock Brothers & Payne, [1835?].
(1-3/16x1 inches), original gilt decorated black flexible morocco,
a.e.g. 32 plates. First edition, A book of typical English humor,
each page is an illustration with a few lines of text beneath it.

Regards

Peter

would anyone here like to help out this mbs member?


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     Sent: 09/28/2004 06:16 PM
     To: Neale Albert
     Subject: slides for mini lecture



Hi Neal,

I am an MBS member who will be giving a talk at my
university on miniature books in early december. I
have some visuals from a visit to the Lilly Library
--and would love to get more slides/ jpegs of
contemporary (and other) books to add to my talk. Is
it possible to put out a call to anyone who'd like to
contribute? this is not for publication--but I will
happily  credit whomever send me something at the
talk.

I will be showing a few of my books as well.

thanks
K.E.Roehr



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More than 25 miniature books for sale.  They are about one inch tall
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Date of Auction November 1st.
I shall be going to the auction if anyone is interested

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Gabrielle Fox would like everyone to know that she is offline for the
forseeable future. Her computer crashed.

To save substantial mailing costs, MBS planned to send out the 2005
Miniature Book Society Exhibition Catalog along with the MBS miniature
publication, Many Littles Make a Much by Caroline Lindemann. Unfortunately,
the Lindemann book is not yet ready for distribution. Mark Palkovic estimates
at least 3 more weeks before it is ready.

The catalog is ready now and if you have a really pressing need to have it,
just reply to me and I will send yours out now. We appreciate your patience.
MBS membership is international and individual mailings are very expensive.

Every MBS member gets a catalog and publication as a membership benefit.
If you are not an MBS member, think about becoming one. Non-members can
purchase a catalog for $5.00 plus shipping. Just email me!

Barbara Williamson
Miniature Book Competition/Exhibition, Chair

In reading Barbara's message it occured that there may be some value in
planning for a modest over-run of Many Littles Make a Much with those copies to
be
used as an added incentive to attract new members? (Subject, of course to
Caroline's approval.) Publicity release would say something like: "In kicking
off
its New Member Drive for 2005, Michael Garbett, Membership Chairman of The
Miniature Book Society, announced........", Likely the cost of the additional
books would be small while the perceived value substantial. And it provides a
fresh "talking point" to attract potential new members. Phil Morrison.