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Comment on HOOLE MACHINE & ENGRAVING WORKS INC

Michael Chrisman — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:35:23 GMT

Greetings Agur, What happened is the man we sold 65% of the company to (in Salt Lake City, UT) didn't 'mind the store' and didn't pay his debt. He breached a written legal promissory note with me for $30,000.00 (plus now accruing 2 years of interest). He took my 35% of the company, my 35% of the ownership in everything there and absconded! DO NOT buy ANYTHING from this man, as it may possibly be against the law! Our attorney (Mr. Steven B. Smith) in SLC, UT is on the case! This time, we're not going to let the bad folks get away with it! Just for the record, when Bookbinders Workshop sold the business to this man we accepted THEIR dollar offer, and to kind, and give him some immediate business, we immediately did the following;;

- BBWS gave the man a $30,000 contract to make brass parts, which was 6 MONTHS late in delivery!

- BBWS gave him a standing order for 40 (Yes, 40!) decorative brass bookbinding rolls.

- BBWS gave him 6 MONTHS FREE RENT AT THE 341-2 PIERPONT AVENUE address.

- BBWS gave him $2,500 worth of solid cherry wood blinds, new from Home Depot just a year old!

- BBWS gave him chandeliers, lighted ceiling fans, gold-leafed windows, and MUCH more!

- BBWS held to EVERY LETTER of the agreement with this man, and HE STILL STOLE FROM US!

- BBWS had distributors ready for his tools in Germany, France, England, Canada, South America, Asia.

...AND HE STILL DD THIS TO US! QUITE UNGRATEFUL, THIS CHAP HAS BEEN.

Wish I had better news.

Mike Chrisman

Comment on BINDING THE COOPER - SQUARE GUTENBERG BIBLE, AN UPDATE.

jonathan Harvey — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:35:51 GMT

Out of interest how much is a book like this?

Comment on NEW LOST GUTENBERG BIBLE PHOTO'S!

jonathan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:33:32 GMT

Love the way these specialised books are hand crafted. If only I could afford them.Would like to know more please keep me in touch Thanks. J.Harvey

Comment on Welcome to Bookbinders Workshop!

Molly — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:43:28 GMT

Leaving a comment because I don't see contact info anywhere. Do you have a catalogue of leathers available? And is there a direct way to contact you by e-mail?

Thanks!

Comment on Welcome to Bookbinders Workshop!

Joe N — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:32:49 GMT

Hi M. Leroy!

Good to see the beautiful work. I am pleased to have several of your fine bindings. Peace!

Joe

Comment on HOOLE MACHINE & ENGRAVING WORKS INC

agur — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:51:48 GMT

link is dead...
what happened

Comment on Lost Gutenberg Bibles / Binding Project Update:

agur — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:54:31 GMT

well done..

Comment on Welcome to Bookbinders Workshop!

Heather — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:02:39 GMT

I am a book binder in Columbus, OH as well! I am looking for a teacher in fine binding and most importantly, book repair, restoration, and conservation. I would love to speak with John T or any other conservationist or historical-type binder.

Comment on TIM YANCEY, BOOKBINDER

Dan J — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:12:42 GMT

Michael:

I enjoyed reading about your bookbinding achievements, please keep the information coming; I am a letterpress printer with an interest in casting type on my Monotype Supercaster. Recently I purchased a Hoole hand-held bookbinding embossing tool, well it surprised me, it appeared to be 'sand-cast' instead of what I figured would be logically pantograph cut or stamped with a steel die. Quite interesting.

I wonder if you would dedicate a blog entry to more information on this company, what was left over, what were the processes, historical documentation, etc.

Is there a historical 'lineage' that you are aware of, as some tools I understand are marked "Snieder & Hoole" Cincinnati, Ohio.

Thank you in advance,

Dan
Ontario, Canada

Comment on Welcome to Bookbinders Workshop!

John T — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:16:28 GMT

What a joy it is just to view some of your bindings. I am so glad you are continuing in this work. I continue to dabble, now on a hobbyist basis. Seeing your work makes me want to get back out in the shop. My only regret is that Walnut Creek was closer to me. I do get to NYC about once a year. Maybe we can catch up in the near future.
John - Columbus, Ohio