Aim and Purpose of the International Federation MDE
The International Federation >Masters of the Art of Bookbinding< is an affiliation of creative bookbinders. It was founded in Berlin in 1923.
The aim of the federation is to bring together all the creative forces which produces technically and artistically superior work in the field of bookbinding in order to carry on the tradition of artistic binding and to attain recognition among lovers of books.
Exhibitions of binding show works with the most varied materials fashioned to the highest standards of craftsmanship. What is notables is a concern for form, colour and design which attempt to harmonize with the content and typography. These exhibitions offer colleagues an opportunity for comparison and stimulation as well as encourage young colleagues to emulate these high standards.
An intimate exchange of experience and a good working relationship with all organizations devoted to the book arts are strived for.
The personal contact between colleagues is cultivated by means of circulars and annual meetings which are held in different locations. The basic programme offers an opportunity for lectures and common explorations in the field of the book.
Promotion membership
Promoting member can become everyone in the goals and the work of the masters of the single volume art - MDE - is interested. The annuity is at present € 60. For further information and inquiries you use please:
MDE-Geschäftsstelle
Herrn Ludwig Voß
Heinrichsallee 72
D-52062 Aachen
Telephone: 0049 241 532709
Fax: 0049 241 9498 234
Email: MDE@mde-einbandkunst.de
Aktuell - News
EXPOSITION
Edgard Claes, Master of the Art of binding, present Art of Binding, sculptures, paintings and ceramic. 27.03. - 08.05.2010. Bibliotheca Wittockiana, Bruxelles.
DB-Bookbinding Competition 2009
bel libro 2009 Impressionen
PHILIP SMITH, 80 YEARS
THE SOCIETY OF CZECH BOOKBINDERS (SCK)
XII. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR 2008
30.April - 4.May 2008
in Brno - Czech Republic.
Hommage aux relieurs fondateurs de la
Société de la reliure originale
Rose Adler, Jacque Anthoine-Legrain, Paul Bonet, Robert Bonfils, Georges Creté et Henri Creuzevault
Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris, Salle d'exposition
22, rue Mahler Paris 4
Exposition ouverte jusqu'au 13 juillet 2007
vom 17. - 21. September 2007
Campus der Universität Wien
Hof 2, Hörsaal C IX
Spitalgasse 2
A 1090 Wien