Gonzalo & Luis: Bookbinding

Bookbinder Luis Mínguez Serrano based in Spain & fellow Gonzalo Mínguez Mínguez

Luis is an award-winning bookbinder from Santorcaz, who specialises in restoring the covers of ancient books, as well as making covers for contemporary novels, poems and art books. He took over the bookbinding atelier from his father over 30 years ago, and today he carries on with passion and dedication, while passing his skills onto his own son.

Gonzalo grew up spending long periods of time in the bookbinding workshop of his father. His interest in the material development of artistic thought led him to study architecture and history of art at Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. Today, he brings his architect’s vision to his family’s bookbinding legacy.