Popped in a few times about a query and possible work to be done. Like walking back in time no... read more
Lovely small shop within antique book printing/making equipment, accompanied with smell of wooden... read more
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Popped in a few times about a query and possible work to be done. Like walking back in time no doubt and although lovely service by a lady who took messages have not met bookbinder yet. Not a lot to see.
Lovely small shop within antique book printing/making equipment, accompanied with smell of wooden glue and printing inks. Make sure you chat with shop owner- you will learn a lot about book printing.
owner very nice. special place to visit and see what books are available. Explorer and sightseeing books plentiful
It was a pleasure to finally meet Michael (he hand-made our wedding album almost two decades ago!) Stepping into Michael's bookbinding workshop is like stepping back in time. Traditional craftsman, in a historic part of town (part of the renaissance of that area). Handmade books...More
We were walking around the Oamaru Victorian precinct when we passed the bookbinder. He was working away and we went in to observe for a few minutes. He was working on a commissioned book with leather tooled covered boards and silk sewn edges to the...More
Michael is wonderful - we need more of his type. He's passionate about his craft, the preservation of the precinct, and a great raconteur to boot. A treat to visit his shop and chat.
Were just walking around in Oamaru when we came across the Bookbinder. I am so glad we went in, met up and watched. Michael stories were funny and work was great. Just being in the place were you could see them work and see the...More
Michael is a skilled and informative bookbinder whose stories and tales will have you spellbound. He is passionate about his trade and your will be in awe at what he still continues to create today.
As opposed to many reviews here, I had actually visited this bindery as I was interested in commissioning a full leather binding for a hand written translation of a French book I had done. When I asked for a rough estimate of cost, Michael immediately...More
Before we even showed any intent of buying something, Michael answered all of our many questions, told us funny and entertaining stories of his bookbinding experiences, explained his craft, showed us his work and explained some of the modern difficulties he is facing. All work...More
