Frank Hippman: 1923 - 2000
Frank Hippman's books on bookbinding
and related subjects, which he bequeathed to the Society, now form The Frank
Hippman Memorial Library.
Frank always wanted the books to be available for reference and he hoped that
other members who have ‘doubles’ on their shelves, would add to
his collection. It is hoped that Frank’s gesture will also encourage
other members to bequeath books to the library.
Frank was introduced to bookbinding at his first school in London but, due
to the war (in which he played an exciting and distinguished part), it was
nearly forty years before he returned to bookbinding and its allied crafts.
This he did by attending all the adult education courses he could and, in
a very short time had acquired new skills and craftsmanship. He started the
SoB Newsletter on coming to live in the West Country and, when ill-health
forced him to give up the editorship, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship
by the Society.
A word on the books themselves; they are an interesting collection of over
a hundred working books on Paper, Print & Printing, Books, Bookbinding
and its Techniques, Leather and Leatherwork and miscellaneous pamphlets associated
with these subjects.
Click to see a list of the books, indexed by
title or by author
The Frank Hipman Memorial Library is housed in the Woodward Room at the Birmingham
and Midland Institute, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS. Please telephone
0121 236 3591 before visiting to ensure that the Woodward Room is not engaged.
A postal lending service is
in place and Members may order books by post or email by applying
to:
W.T.Moodie, 141 Wood Lane, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2AQ, or to william.moodie@virgin.net
If you are interested in donating or bequeathing books to the library, please
contact:
Tim Gulliford
73 Lyncombe Hills
Bath
SOMERSET
BA2 4PH
Tel: 01225 426 750
gulliford@ludditebath.freeserve.co.uk