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Bookbinder

Peter Geraty

Peter Geraty has been a bookbinder since 1975, and has refined his art through practice and repetition. The result is tangible—his work reflects careful attention to detail, proficiency with a wide range of materials; leather, gold, paper, parchment, along with sound, yet imaginative artistry.

Peter is an associate of the American Institute for Conservation, a long-standing member of the Guild of Book Workers as well as Designer Bookbinders, and a recognized authority in hand-bookbinding. Peter is also the director of the Integrated Studies Program at the American Academy of Bookbinding in Telluride, Colorado. Peter’s knowledge of history and materials, his willingness to experiment and take on a challenge, and his reputation as a careful and patient craftsperson form the backbone of his work at Praxis Bindery.