Arte no Livro - Bookbinding workshop and books restoration

CASCAIS, Portugal - Jan. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- Born in 1917, Víctor Luiz dos Santos, became later known as one of Portugal’s finest bookbinders and gold tooled craftsman.
His son, Fernando Pinheiro dos Santos, born in 1950 and granddaughter Andreia Tibério dos Santos, born in 1977, are currently the face, hands and soul of Arte no Livro, following the footsteps and the exact methods and teachings of Mestre Víctor Santos.
In an era where books are seeing as an almost ancient object - by itself - these artists (bookbinders) defend exactly the opposite. A book is an object of cult, the content of a good book is to be kept and protected for it is without a doubt a piece of history perpetuating knowledge.
From the beginning of time people covered books in order to protect them, and later on to give them a look of beauty. Throughout the years many styles of bookbinding have been used, according to each era and also to the geography of each place.
Victor Santos has dedicated his whole life to bookbinding, gilt and books restoration. His son and granddaughter learned with him, through many years, the techniques and secrets of this art.
Though both followers worked as economist and marketeer, they were always passionate by books – its genetics speaking – and transformed something that was a hobby into a real business. An astonishing way of living, since they are working in what they love, which is exposed in all of their works.
Apart from bookbinding, these artists love to read so decided to join both areas, creating Arte no Livro – a bookbinding workshop, books restoration and bookstore.
Victor Santos began working with books at the age of 11, helping other artists and craftsman. Starting so young gave him the knowledge and the maturity do develop remarkable works of art, and at the age of 33 started his own business, working for national and foreign clients.
At the present time, his son and granddaughter continue his work in Arte no Livro.