John Richards, Bookbinder

Since establishing his business in 1980 John Richards has become a highly regarded bookbinder with commissions from The Royal Academy, The National Trust, The Asiatic Society and many private collectors and antiquarian booksellers.

Although specialising in the conservation of old books, John Richards provides a full range of bookbinding services including new bindings, design bindings, box making and paper repair. All work is carried out by John Richards personally, using only high quality leather and materials including genuine gold leaf.

John was the winner of the Society of Bookbinders International Competition in 2007 , 2015 and again in 2019