San Francisco Center for the Book

The San Francisco Center for the Book stands as the first facility of its kind on the West Coast, dedicated entirely to the preservation and practice of traditional book arts. Founded in nineteen ninety-six by Mary Austin and Kathleen Burch, the center serves as a working laboratory where ancient techniques meet modern creativity. Inside, you will find a fully operational studio equipped with antique printing presses and specialized tools for hand bookbinding, keeping these tactile skills alive in a digital age.