Preserving and passing on the stories that we are passionate about
Reading a book is a unique and unrepeatable experience that allows us to connect with worlds, characters, and stories that fascinate and enrich us. Every book has its own story, not only the one it tells, but also the one that lives in the hands and eyes of the reader. A book is a precious object that deserves to be preserved and handed down to future generations as a testimony to a culture and a passion.
But how do we preserve and pass on the books that we have been passionate about? How to protect them from time, wear and tear, weathering, pests? How to enhance them and make them unique and personal? How to turn them into real treasures to be treasured and displayed?
The answer to these questions is only one: bookbinding. Bookbinding is the art of binding and restoring books, of giving them a new life and shape, of enhancing their beauty and quality. Bookbinding is an ancient and noble tradition that has been handed down for centuries and requires wisdom, skill and creativity.
Bookbinding is not just a craft, but a passion. It is a passion that has animated the Legatoria Conti Borbone, a historic bookbindery in Milan, Italy, for more than 140 years, specializing in the restoration and binding of antique and modern books, the mounting of leather on tables and desks, and the making of marbled papers.
The Conti Borbone Bookbindery is the ideal place for those who want to preserve and hand down the books they are passionate about, for those who want to give them a touch of elegance and personality, for those who want to create a special bond between the book and the reader. At Conti Borbone Bookbinding, in fact, it is possible to choose from a wide range of services and handcrafted products, made entirely by hand and with top-quality materials.
Among the services offered by the Conti Borbone Bookbindery are:
The restoration of antique and modern books, using appropriate techniques and materials to preserve the integrity and value of the volumes.
The binding of fine books, with leather, vellum, marbled papers, gold decorations and personalization upon request.
The mounting of leather on tables and desks to add a touch of class and sophistication to work and study environments.
The making of marbled papers, with original and unique colors and patterns, to create covers, sheets, notebooks and photo albums.
Among the handcrafted products offered by Legatoria Conti Borbone are:
Photo albums in marbled paper, to preserve and enhance the images of life's most beautiful moments.
Engraved and personalized leather journals, to write one's thoughts, emotions, and stories.
Marbled paper notebooks, for note-taking, drawing, studying, creating.
Leather desk sets, for organizing and decorating your workstation, with hand pads, pen holders, letter openers, wastebaskets and leather slipcases.
Personalized leather goods, for traveling and moving in style, with luggage tags, document holders, key chains and leather coin purses.
Legatoria Conti Borbone is the ideal partner for those who love books and want to preserve and hand them down with care and love.
I am Angelo Marchesi, a bookbinder following in the footsteps of my family, who owns the Bookbinding Conti Borbone, founded over a hundred years ago. My passion is to preserve and enhance ancient books, restoring them with care and respect. I also enjoy creating new volumes, personalized and original, using high-quality materials and traditional techniques. Bookbinding, for me, is an art that demands dedication, creativity, and precision.