Based in the small seaside town of Hornsea in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, Glenn Malkin is a successful and respected Bookbinder and the proprietor of Signature Bindings (see links below).
Glenn’s Bindery is a large “shed” in the back garden of his house, from where he offers a broad range of quality bookbinding solutions to his clients from across the UK, Europe and beyond.
A significant component of Glenn’s work is Design Binding; specialist, artistic bindings for competitions and private collections.

Glenn has been a really good friend for over 40 years and, as a successor to “Men in Sheds – The Luthier”, my first “Men in Sheds” film (see link below), his bookbinding was a natural choice as my next film in the series.

Filmed between March and August 2014, “Men in Sheds – The Bookbinder” displays the art and craft of the Design Bookbinder, by following Glenn and his binding of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote, which was the set book for the Designer Bookbinders 2014 Bookbinding Competition in the UK.

Whilst showing key aspects of the design and binding process, my primary intention for the film was to portray Glenn’s skill, experience and artistry as well as his dedication to, and passion for, his craft.

I thank him for accommodating me and my requirements throughout the filming process. The project has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience from inception to completion and watching the creation of his work of art was fascinating and educational.

I must also say a huge thank you to FortyOne/51 in South Carolina, USA for allowing me freerein to use any of their fabulous music, however I wanted to use it. Although South Carolina and Hornsea are continents apart, the music perfectly suits the relaxed mood of the film. The story of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is set in 1940s New York but makes reference to Holly Golightly sitting on the apartment fire escape with her guitar, playing music hinting at where she came from, which is also a significant link. Please take the time to watch, listen to and enjoy FortyOne/51's own YouTube content and visit their Facebook page (links below).

I hope you enjoy my film please note that it is best viewed in 1080 HD.

Links:

Glenn Malkin Design Bindings – http://www.glennmalkin.com

Signature Bindings – http://signaturebindings.co.uk

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PHaTGRoB FiLMS – “Men in Sheds – The Luthier” –   • "Men in Sheds"  The Luthier