Bookbinders and Book Restorers
Andreia Tibério dos Santos
Fine Binding is a passionate way of living.
Fernando Pinheiro dos Santos
Restoring books is an amazing therapy.
member of designer bookbinders society UK
At the heart of everything we do is a love for the craft, and it’s this passion that drives us to give our utmost attention to every detail. Each day, we explore, create, and refine techniques that allow us to infuse every book with our unique touch.
A book is a masterpiece in its words, but when bound, it becomes a work of art. It’s as if the soul of the content and the beauty of the craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.
Beyond creating new bindings, we also specialize in restoring books, breathing new life into treasured volumes. Each restoration is an act of care, where we preserve both the history and the beauty of a book, ensuring its story can continue to be told for generations to come.
This is why we pour our hearts into what we do—because every book deserves to be cherished, whether it's a new creation or a well-loved restoration, and we’re here to make that happen
Born in 1917, Víctor Luiz dos Santos became one of Portugal’s most renowned bookbinders and gold-tooled craftsmen. His mastery of the craft left a lasting legacy, one that we, his son and granddaughter, are proud to continue.
Today, we are the face, hands, and soul of Arte no Livro, carrying on his tradition and preserving the methods and teachings of Master Vítor Santos. In every book we bind and restore, we honour his craftsmanship, ensuring his legacy lives on through our work.
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