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Samuel Revell

Service Assistant Apprentice, Word and Image

I'm an apprentice at the National Art Library - bibliophile and decorated paper enthusiast.

Divers oiled colours: Exploring the history of marbled paper in the National Art Library

Have you ever wondered how that beautiful marbled paper found inside and on the covers of old books is made, or where it comes from? At the National Art Library we have huge...

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How do you make a book?

The answer to that question depends on where and when you come from. As an apprentice working in the National Art Library I handle many books every day and I am always amazed at...