Muggles Market Spotlight: J.Radford, Bookbinder & Book Artist

Welcome to another Muggles Market Spotlight for 2017! Today, we are delighted to announce the addition of new artisan J. Radford, Bookbinder & Book Artist to our second annual Muggles’ Market at this year’s Geek Gala. Jackie Radford took a few minutes to answer some questions about her business and general geekery.

What kinds of items will you be selling at this year’s Muggles Market?
I’m a book binder, and I will be bringing my handbound leather journals.

How did you first get started making these things?
Reading and books have always been magical to me, able to transport me to wonderful places. I had no idea that I could make my own books until i saw a YouTube video on book binding. I quickly exhausted all of the DIY approaches to book binding, and I wasn’t satisfied. I wanted to really delve into historical book bindings and alternative book structures, so I studied at Penland School of Craft.

What has been one of your favorite projects to work on?
My favorite projects are the commissions that i’m able to do as surprise gifts. I love pulling photos from Instagram and printing special emails into journals that commemorate a special occasion.

What else can you tell us about yourself?
I was a role-player and writer for 3 years for two different fandoms.

So this year’s Geek Gala pays homage to Godzilla movies – if you were to create a Godzilla movie today – what type of nemesis do you think he should fight against?
An irradiated animal from the Fukishima forest!

• Check out their website at:  J.Radford, Bookbinder & Book Artist

And make plans to come visit them on Saturday, October 21st at this year’s Geek Gala