EC Rare Books

05/17/2025

04/26/2025

I’m quietly delighted to see so many young people taking an interest in traditional bookbinding.
Last night, we held our second workshop — it was fully booked, which I hadn’t quite expected.
People came from all over the world… two even from Malaysia. E.C rare book became the space for culture exchange and.
It was lovely to see so many smiles throughout the evening. It meant a great deal to me.

04/12/2025

Good Friday just became Great Friday. Bind your own notebook at our exclusive workshop. Limited spots remain. ✨📖

04/10/2025

✨ Here’s what we’ve got going on at the studio — come get creative with us:⁠

• Meet Richard Smart — a third-generation bookbinder from the UK. His family has practiced the craft for decades, and he’s been a beloved artisan here in Gastown. We’re lucky to learn from him.⁠

• Notebook Binding Workshops — every Friday (6–9PM) & Saturday (1–4PM)
  → Choose your own fabric cover
  → Learn to bind your notebook from start to finish
  → Gild your initials for a beautiful, personal touch
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• Monthly Letter Writing Club 💌
  → Write, paint, wax-seal, and send letters to friends, family, lovers — or even your future self
  → Slow down, connect, and maybe meet your next pen pal

09/30/2023

Bookbinding Halloween Special https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bookbinding-halloween-special-tickets-729453754817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Join us for with a special twist on our Oct 27!

Join us for a Halloween-themed bookbinding event! Learn open spine special design binding with a spooky twist.

07/07/2023

Discover the art of bookbinding, connect with creative minds, and unleash your inner artisan. Limited spots, book now!

01/10/2023

New arrivals, Fore-edge paintings. Edwards of Halifax Bindings. Ready to collate, furbish, photograph and list.

01/06/2023

Re opening this coming Tuesday the 10th January.

10/09/2022

Seattle antiquarian bookfair

09/21/2022

Books and Beauties 🎭📜
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08/04/2022

Please Visit our booth at biblio live bookfair.

E. C. Rare Books’s Booth at the Biblio.live Antiquarian Book Fair