Established in 1984 Book Works Studio offers a singular service in hand bookbinding, boxmaking, letterpress printing and printmaking, and specialises in making one-off and limited edition books, boxes, artist's multiples and portfolios. We have extensive experience in working with artists, designers, photographers and organisations in other areas of creative media, and, often collaborate on all aspects of the design. All the work is produced on the premises by our own skilled staff, and we are happy to discuss any enquiries and provide estimates.
For further information about any of the services offered by Book Works Studio, or if you require an estimate or advice, contact Jan Burgess or Rob Hadrill. Please call on +44 (0) 20 7247 2536.
We also offer regular beginners courses in bookbinding. For more information about upcoming courses click here or to book a place please email Jan Burgess.
An extensive range of binding styles for editions or one-offs: Fine leather bookbinding, hardback case binding or softbacks, design prototypes and presentations. Photographer's and designer's portfolio books, facsimile bindings, books for film and advertising. Japanese style binding, post and ring binding, albums etc.
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Custom made boxes in any size and style for books or sets of prints: Solander or clamshell style boxes. Boxes custom made to your design: Slipcases, print portfolios, CD cases.
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We can facilitate in the design and making of artist's multiples and also offer letterpress printing from hot-metal type or plates. The design and printing of books, frontispieces and relief printmaking from wood, lino, metal plates or monotypes.
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Eve Arnold
David Bailey
Peter Blake
Louise Bourgeois
Bill Brandt Archive
Tracey Emin
Anya Gallaccio
Richard Hamilton
Susan Hiller
Damien Hirst
Howard Hodgkin
Gary Hume
Anish Kapoor
Richard Long
Beatriz Milhazes
Chris Ofili
Cornelia Parker
Richard Prince
Marc Quinn
Paula Rego
Gerhard Richter
Ed Ruscha
Yinka Shonibare
Mario Testino
Wolfgang Tillmans
Rachel Whiteread
Burberry
English Heritage
Fabergé
Foster & Partners
Historic Royal Palaces
Pentagram
Rolls Royce
Paul Smith
Louis Vuitton
Christie's