SFCB is pleased to host the exhibition OPEN/SET in our gallery. Sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding, OPEN/SET is a prestigious triennial exhibition celebrating the art of finely crafted design bookbindings. The exhibition features an impressive range of works from emerging bookbinders and seasoned professionals. Gallery visitors will encounter traditional techniques such as gold tooling and edge treatment, alongside innovative contemporary interpretations of bookbinding methods and structures. Together, these works highlight the enduring artistry and evolving creativity of fine design binding today.

San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) is a non-profit organization that fosters appreciation of bookbinding and letterpress printing and critical consideration of artists’ books as a medium of self-expression. Offering in-person and online workshops, SFCB provides learning opportunities at all levels, from introductory classes to advanced courses spanning the range of bookbinding and letterpress printing techniques.