Art bookbinding international contest has been existing for more than 30 years. It clearly is the oldest international bookbinding contest. This event is a must for professionals and a challenge for binding schools and amateur bookbinders.
Key dates of 2024 contest
It is still possible to register: click here Registration and you will find there all the information on the work, the author and the edition of Night flight of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Up to now, 365 candidates – and you ?
Your bound book for participation in the competition must reach us no later than May 25, 2024 in order to be presented to the Jury in June 2024. It needs to be sent with the participation form and according to the packing instructions.
The exhibition of the set of bindings that participate in the competition will take place from 19 to 22 September 2024 in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (France). Opening hours : thursday to saturday from 10:00 to 18:30 and sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. We hope to see you !
Exhibition program
- Exhibition inauguration : wednesday septembre 18th, 2024
- Conference “Antoine et l’aéropostale” : thursday september 19th, 2024
- Bookbinders’ dinner : friday september 20th, 2024 – book now !
- Award ceremony : saturday september 21st, 2024, at 18:00
- Supplier fair : september 19th to 22nd
- Binding restitution : sunday september 22nd, 2024, at 17:00.
