Building ‘Purulia' (1982) was the Guild’s first and most adventurous publishing adventure. Ralph Lewis recalled: “In May of this year (1982), a weekend exploratory journey was taken to the Far South Coast. Twenty one went, and the happenings of that weekend formulated a clear guideline for the creation of this book. At a memorable dinner at the Hotel Cobargo on Saturday evening May 29th., it was decided that the Guild would produce this volume according to the finest craft t

The NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders had its genesis in a three-hour weekly hobby course known as ‘Bookbinding for Table Hands’, which was conducted in the School of Graphic Arts Building at the Sydney Technical College.  ​ Ralph Lewis, one of the members of the 1979 class, a quiet but determined man, envisioned the formation of an organization for amateur binders with their own workshop where they could practise their craft. Ralph’s aim was to give people who love books a crea

When you look at a book like the one in the image, you can't help but be in awe of the intricate details and the craftsmanship that went int