The Movable Book Society

Book and Periodical PublishingIllinois, United States2-10 Employees

The Movable Book Society is a small, volunteer-driven organization in the book and periodical publishing space that serves collectors, artists, curators, booksellers, and producers of pop-up and movable books. Founded in 1993, it provides a forum for exchanging information and sharing enthusiasm around the medium, with about 400 members worldwide and activities that include biennial conferences and recognition awards for outstanding works and emerging creators. The society also publishes Movable Stationery, a quarterly newsletter that features articles, title surveys, reviews, and information about exhibits and courses related to movable and pop-up books.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization operates with a focus on fostering professional and scholarly engagement within its niche. Its biennial conference program is complemented by prize ceremonies, including distinctions for commercially published works as well as artist books, and a separate Emerging Paper Engineer award, highlighting the community’s interest in both production and individual craftsmanship within the field.

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