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Learn more about our members in the Members Profiles section of the blog. updated April 2025
New Collector from Brasil
Felipe Andre Da Silva 🇧🇷 is starting his collection and would like to receive artsy 🎨 or publisher 📚 bookmarks. He can exchange for mostly publisher bookmarks🔖. See his listing on the Swap page. Welcome! 8 June 2025
Felipe Andre Da Silva 🇧🇷 is starting his collection and would like to receive artsy 🎨 or publisher 📚 bookmarks. He can exchange for mostly publisher bookmarks🔖. See his listing on the Swap page. Welcome! 8 June 2025
New Gintautas Deksnys Lectures and Exhibits on Bookmarks
He was invited to participate in festive events during the three-day event in Druskininkai, the Lithuanian capital of culture. He presented the his book "Talking Book Tabs", organized an exhibition of book tabs and gave a lecture. Another exhibition of hia works is still traveling in the regions of northern Lithuania. Congratulations!
He was invited to participate in festive events during the three-day event in Druskininkai, the Lithuanian capital of culture. He presented the his book "Talking Book Tabs", organized an exhibition of book tabs and gave a lecture. Another exhibition of hia works is still traveling in the regions of northern Lithuania. Congratulations!
Author with book editor Jone Balsaityte
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Display of bookmarks
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Gintautas during a creative meeting
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Mobile exhibition of bookmarks in Druskininkai
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Author's gift to artists Ugnė and Egle
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Vitae Litera Publishing House Bookmarks
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"Let's meet with the author of the book "Talking Bookmarks", collector GINTAUTS DEKSNIS - depth of vision and great value, fitting into the laconic format of a tab! We thank the author and the collector's audience!"
New Collector from USA
Vicki Maddox from Ohio 🇺🇸 has a group of bookmarks 🔖, not quite a collection, and has joined the Swap list. Help her grow her collection. She is interested in most kinds. 31 May 2025
Vicki Maddox from Ohio 🇺🇸 has a group of bookmarks 🔖, not quite a collection, and has joined the Swap list. Help her grow her collection. She is interested in most kinds. 31 May 2025
Collector of Publisher and Library Bookmarks from Spain
Ignasi Bernabeu from Barcelona 🇪🇸 would like to exchange bookmarks from publishers 📚 and libraries 📖 . Welcome! 19 May 2025
Ignasi Bernabeu from Barcelona 🇪🇸 would like to exchange bookmarks from publishers 📚 and libraries 📖 . Welcome! 19 May 2025
Bookmark Creator from USA
Dawn Spurrier from California 🇺🇸 says she is happily addicted to creating bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 and is developing her own style. She wants to become more involved with groups 👥 , events 📆, the history📖 and entering contests 🥇. Welcome! 30 Apr 2025
Dawn Spurrier from California 🇺🇸 says she is happily addicted to creating bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 and is developing her own style. She wants to become more involved with groups 👥 , events 📆, the history📖 and entering contests 🥇. Welcome! 30 Apr 2025
Handcrafted Bookmark Collector/Maker from USA
Leesa Wisdorf from Minnesota 🇺🇸 loves beautiful, unique handcrafted 💝 bookmarks and makes her own collaged bookmarks 🔖to give as gifts 🎁. Welcome! 4 Apr 2025
Leesa Wisdorf from Minnesota 🇺🇸 loves beautiful, unique handcrafted 💝 bookmarks and makes her own collaged bookmarks 🔖to give as gifts 🎁. Welcome! 4 Apr 2025
Bookseller from USA
Thomas Martin from Maryland🇺🇸 is a bookseller 📚 who has printed many bookmarks 🔖as well as found others in books 📖 he has sold for over 20 years. Welcome! 14 Mar 2025
Thomas Martin from Maryland🇺🇸 is a bookseller 📚 who has printed many bookmarks 🔖as well as found others in books 📖 he has sold for over 20 years. Welcome! 14 Mar 2025
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Newsletter #28 Mailed
Members should have received the mailing 16 January 2025. Please contact us at IFOBmembership(at)gmail.com if you didn't receive the newsletter or if you have a new email address. 19 January 2025 |
Always Write from Ark Colour Design
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Bookmark Collector from England
Julie Goucher from England 🇬🇧 especially likes lace ➿ bookmarks and those that are memorials. 🔖 As a prolific reader, she always has a bookmark in her books. Welcome! 16 February 2025.
Julie Goucher from England 🇬🇧 especially likes lace ➿ bookmarks and those that are memorials. 🔖 As a prolific reader, she always has a bookmark in her books. Welcome! 16 February 2025.
Bookmark Designer and Collector
Ella Watkinson from England 🇬🇧 who designed the first printable bookmark for Woboda 2025 has joined IFOB. She collects bookmarks from places she visits 🗺️ and also makes handprinted bookmarks 🔖 to leave in little free libraries 📚 in her area. Thank you and welcome! 8 January 2025
Ella Watkinson from England 🇬🇧 who designed the first printable bookmark for Woboda 2025 has joined IFOB. She collects bookmarks from places she visits 🗺️ and also makes handprinted bookmarks 🔖 to leave in little free libraries 📚 in her area. Thank you and welcome! 8 January 2025
USA Collector Seeks Bookstore Swaps
Member Kerrie More from Montana 🇺🇸 has joined the Swap list, seeking independent bookstore 📚 bookmarks 🔖 in English from around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 , She has many different kinds to swap. 31 December 2024
Member Kerrie More from Montana 🇺🇸 has joined the Swap list, seeking independent bookstore 📚 bookmarks 🔖 in English from around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 , She has many different kinds to swap. 31 December 2024
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New Book from Lithuania
Gintautas Deksnys notified us of the publication of his new book, Prakalbinti Knygu Skirtukai (Talking Book Tabs)! The photo of the book shows a specially created bookmark (author Rasa Homenn from Germany) in the background. The slogan of this book is: "When little ones grow up. The enchanting story of bookmarks". Gintautas is making the book available to libraries and friends, and will be giving presentations and exhibits based on the book during 2025. Here is one of the reviews: "It is one thing to collect bookmarks, accumulate them perhaps by the hundreds and put them neatly in drawers, and another to give them a new life, perhaps a new meaning. Of course, this requires not only extensive reading, but also great cultural knowledge. Having known the author of this publication for many years and seeing his intelligence and ability to delve into various cultural phenomena, I see the great meaning of this activity and understand that this collection will only grow and deepen". Congratulations, Gintautas! |
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Leather Bookmark Designer from France
Welcome to Olivier Lemasle from Lille 🇫🇷 who designs and crafts leather bookmarks🔖🔖🔖 . 30 December 2024
Welcome to Olivier Lemasle from Lille 🇫🇷 who designs and crafts leather bookmarks🔖🔖🔖 . 30 December 2024
Different Kind of Collector from California
We are glad to have Phil Coleman, Davis, California 🇺🇸 join. He is a member of the Friends of the Davis Library 📚and is coordinating an effort to collect bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 found in donated books to send for IFOB raffles and prizes on World Bookmark Day. He has already sent two large batches! Thank you Phil and Friends. 24 November 2024
We are glad to have Phil Coleman, Davis, California 🇺🇸 join. He is a member of the Friends of the Davis Library 📚and is coordinating an effort to collect bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 found in donated books to send for IFOB raffles and prizes on World Bookmark Day. He has already sent two large batches! Thank you Phil and Friends. 24 November 2024
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Newsletter #26 Mailed
Members should have received the mailing 22 October 2024. Please contact us if you didn't receive the newsletter or if you have a new email address. 28 October 2024 |
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Teacher and Collector from Poland
Jacek Hałuszkiewicz 🇵🇱 has 5,000 bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 to swap, mostly Polish publishing 📖 but also thematic and for occasions. See the Swap page for more details. Welcome! 16 October 2024
Update: Jacek participated in National Bookmark Day, on October 11, 2024 at the Library in Chojnice (Poland) by organizing an exhibition of his bookmark collection and providing posters about IFOB. Here are some photos with more on the web site. 21 October 2024
Jacek Hałuszkiewicz 🇵🇱 has 5,000 bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 to swap, mostly Polish publishing 📖 but also thematic and for occasions. See the Swap page for more details. Welcome! 16 October 2024
Update: Jacek participated in National Bookmark Day, on October 11, 2024 at the Library in Chojnice (Poland) by organizing an exhibition of his bookmark collection and providing posters about IFOB. Here are some photos with more on the web site. 21 October 2024
Jacek's collection display
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Jacek's posters about bookmarks
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Spanish Collector
Please welcome Vicenç Amengual Salas 🇪🇸 who likes all bookmarks 🔖 but especially antique ones📜 . See his web site for many interesting examples with background information. Welcome! 16 October 2024
Please welcome Vicenç Amengual Salas 🇪🇸 who likes all bookmarks 🔖 but especially antique ones📜 . See his web site for many interesting examples with background information. Welcome! 16 October 2024
Bookmarks in Copenhagen
Member Rosemarie Abel 🇩🇪 spotted these bookmarks and paper knives in the Schloss Amalienborg 🏰 in Copenhagen in Dänemark . 🇩🇰 This is a good reminder to look for bookmarks in museums and exhibits on your travels. Thank you! 29 September 2024
Member Rosemarie Abel 🇩🇪 spotted these bookmarks and paper knives in the Schloss Amalienborg 🏰 in Copenhagen in Dänemark . 🇩🇰 This is a good reminder to look for bookmarks in museums and exhibits on your travels. Thank you! 29 September 2024
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Longtime Collector from Spain
Alana Dapena from Madrid🇪🇸 has collected bookmarks since she learned to read 📖 . She would like to connect with other bookmark enthusiasts to keep up with all things bookmark 🔖🔖🔖! Welcome! 22 Sep 2024
Alana Dapena from Madrid🇪🇸 has collected bookmarks since she learned to read 📖 . She would like to connect with other bookmark enthusiasts to keep up with all things bookmark 🔖🔖🔖! Welcome! 22 Sep 2024
Iowa Collector of Metal and Leather Bookmarks
Wiley Walters 🇺🇸 was inspired by his world traveling 🌏 grandmother👵 to collect, and would like to swap paper, religious themed 🙏 or bookstore and library themed 📚bookmarks 🔖 for metal and leather. See more on the Swap page. Welcome! 6 September 2024
Wiley Walters 🇺🇸 was inspired by his world traveling 🌏 grandmother👵 to collect, and would like to swap paper, religious themed 🙏 or bookstore and library themed 📚bookmarks 🔖 for metal and leather. See more on the Swap page. Welcome! 6 September 2024
Occasional Collector from California
Tracey Burbage 🇺🇸 is not actively collecting after her collection expanded from an inheritance, but can't resist picking them up at libraries or book shops 📚 , and especially likes hand-crafted ones 🤚. Her local public libraries maintain displays of bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 borrowers have left behind in returned books which she finds interesting but painful. Welcome! 24 August 2024
Tracey Burbage 🇺🇸 is not actively collecting after her collection expanded from an inheritance, but can't resist picking them up at libraries or book shops 📚 , and especially likes hand-crafted ones 🤚. Her local public libraries maintain displays of bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 borrowers have left behind in returned books which she finds interesting but painful. Welcome! 24 August 2024
Two Collectors from the UK
Chris Wintle from Bristol 🇬🇧 has collected leather bookmarks 💼 since childhood, while Holly Clarkson from Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 is a new collector who wants any kind 🔖🔖🔖 to grow her collection. They are both on the Swap page. Welcome! 12 Aug 2024
Chris Wintle from Bristol 🇬🇧 has collected leather bookmarks 💼 since childhood, while Holly Clarkson from Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 is a new collector who wants any kind 🔖🔖🔖 to grow her collection. They are both on the Swap page. Welcome! 12 Aug 2024
Collectors from Philippines, Georgia
Please welcome Noel Almario, a teacher 👨🏽🏫 and writer ✍️ from the Philippines 🇵🇭 who likes complimentary bookmarks from bookshops, 📚 galleries, 🖼️ museums, publishers, cafes, 🍽️ restaurants, etc.; handcrafted bookmarks; those with strong national or ethnic character. Nancy Greer from Georgia, USA🇺🇸 , a librarian 📖 who likes silver bookmarks 🥈 and those from museums 🖼️ . 27 June 2024
Please welcome Noel Almario, a teacher 👨🏽🏫 and writer ✍️ from the Philippines 🇵🇭 who likes complimentary bookmarks from bookshops, 📚 galleries, 🖼️ museums, publishers, cafes, 🍽️ restaurants, etc.; handcrafted bookmarks; those with strong national or ethnic character. Nancy Greer from Georgia, USA🇺🇸 , a librarian 📖 who likes silver bookmarks 🥈 and those from museums 🖼️ . 27 June 2024
New Collector in South Carolina
Meir Muller, Columbia, South Carolina 🇺🇸, has many interests but especially Jewish bookmarks ✡️ and those that picture bookmarks🔖🔖 . Welcome! 20 Jun 2024 Update: Meir has joined the Swap list and says " I am a university professor teaching early childhood education courses. Over the past decade, I have collected an array of bookmarks. To share the joy of this collection, I created a scavenger hunt for my grandchildren, where they search through the bookmarks to answer questions. It’s a lot of fun! I would like to receive Jewish and Hebrew but I have wide interests, and I can send a wide range." 24 August 2024
Meir Muller, Columbia, South Carolina 🇺🇸, has many interests but especially Jewish bookmarks ✡️ and those that picture bookmarks🔖🔖 . Welcome! 20 Jun 2024 Update: Meir has joined the Swap list and says " I am a university professor teaching early childhood education courses. Over the past decade, I have collected an array of bookmarks. To share the joy of this collection, I created a scavenger hunt for my grandchildren, where they search through the bookmarks to answer questions. It’s a lot of fun! I would like to receive Jewish and Hebrew but I have wide interests, and I can send a wide range." 24 August 2024
Collector of Fabric Bookmarks
Catherine Harvey of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 is a new collector who prefers fabric bookmarks 🧶 or those with an art deco 🎭 or arts and crafts design and would like to swap her other types of bookmarks🔖. Welcome! 12 Jun 2024
Catherine Harvey of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 is a new collector who prefers fabric bookmarks 🧶 or those with an art deco 🎭 or arts and crafts design and would like to swap her other types of bookmarks🔖. Welcome! 12 Jun 2024
New Collector of Book and Library-related Bookmarks
Anna Seedhouse from Australia 🇦🇺 is a new collector who wants to learn about the hobby and swap bookstore/library bookmarks 📚 📖 from around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 . Welcome! 2 Jun 2024
Anna Seedhouse from Australia 🇦🇺 is a new collector who wants to learn about the hobby and swap bookstore/library bookmarks 📚 📖 from around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 . Welcome! 2 Jun 2024
Collector of Book-related Bookmarks
Please welcome Alan Moon, from Milton Keynes, UK 🇬🇧, who is interested in bookmarks 🔖 created to promote books 📖 , publishers 📚 and booksellers. 21 May 2024
Please welcome Alan Moon, from Milton Keynes, UK 🇬🇧, who is interested in bookmarks 🔖 created to promote books 📖 , publishers 📚 and booksellers. 21 May 2024
Librarian from Spain
Eli Ramirez is a librarian📚 from Barcelona 🇪🇸 who especially likes bookmarks🔖 from libraries 🏛️ around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 and would like to swap the same. Welcome! 20 May 2024
Eli Ramirez is a librarian📚 from Barcelona 🇪🇸 who especially likes bookmarks🔖 from libraries 🏛️ around the world 🌎 🌍 🌏 and would like to swap the same. Welcome! 20 May 2024
Collectors from Cameroun and Spain
Please welcome Paba Salé Oumia, our first member from Cameroun 🇨🇲, who collects on trips✈️🚙. Mar Janer from Spain 🇪🇸 collects mostly paper and cardboard bookmarks🔖. We are happy to have both as members. 1 May 2024
Please welcome Paba Salé Oumia, our first member from Cameroun 🇨🇲, who collects on trips✈️🚙. Mar Janer from Spain 🇪🇸 collects mostly paper and cardboard bookmarks🔖. We are happy to have both as members. 1 May 2024
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Newsletter #26 Mailed
Members should have received the mailing 11 April 2024. Please contact us if you didn't receive the newsletter or if you have a new email address. 11 April 2023 |
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Author of The Bookmark
Not only is Anne Supsic, USA, 🇺🇸 a collector of bookmarks, she has also written ✍️ a book titled The Bookmark about a bookmark 🔖with a secret 🤫 that may reveal a forgotten romance 💕 between the Marquis de Lafayette and a Moravian sister from Bethlehem, PA. Welcome! 24 February 2024
Not only is Anne Supsic, USA, 🇺🇸 a collector of bookmarks, she has also written ✍️ a book titled The Bookmark about a bookmark 🔖with a secret 🤫 that may reveal a forgotten romance 💕 between the Marquis de Lafayette and a Moravian sister from Bethlehem, PA. Welcome! 24 February 2024
Collector of Travel Bookmarks
Please welcome Suzanne Rupright, USA 🇺🇸, who collects bookmarks 🔖 on her travels ✈️🗺️. She is also a librarian 📚 bookseller 📖 and writer ✍️ ! 16 February 2024
Please welcome Suzanne Rupright, USA 🇺🇸, who collects bookmarks 🔖 on her travels ✈️🗺️. She is also a librarian 📚 bookseller 📖 and writer ✍️ ! 16 February 2024
Collector of Bookmarks from Independent Bookstores
Richard Smith from Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 collects bookmarks from independent bookstores 🔖 📚 and would like to swap for some in your home town. 🏡 See his entry on the Swap page. Welcome! 14 February 2024
Richard Smith from Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 collects bookmarks from independent bookstores 🔖 📚 and would like to swap for some in your home town. 🏡 See his entry on the Swap page. Welcome! 14 February 2024
Fourth Exhibition of "Talking Bookmarks" in Lithuania
Gintautas Deksnys of Lithuania has held the fourth personal exhibition "Talking Bookmarks", operating in the premises of the Plutiškiu branch of Kazlų Rūda's Jurgis Dovydaitis Library. He is planning five more exhibitions and meetings before the summer. Thank you for spreading the word about beautiful bookmarks! 7 February 2024
Gintautas Deksnys of Lithuania has held the fourth personal exhibition "Talking Bookmarks", operating in the premises of the Plutiškiu branch of Kazlų Rūda's Jurgis Dovydaitis Library. He is planning five more exhibitions and meetings before the summer. Thank you for spreading the word about beautiful bookmarks! 7 February 2024
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Bookmarks and Memories from England
Juliette St. Cyr-Watcham from England 🇬🇧 loves the memories 📝 of childhood and the books 📚 some of her old bookmarks have lived in, the stunning artwork 🎨 or craftsmanship, and the memories from places her family has traveled 🌍. Welcome! 2 February 2024
Juliette St. Cyr-Watcham from England 🇬🇧 loves the memories 📝 of childhood and the books 📚 some of her old bookmarks have lived in, the stunning artwork 🎨 or craftsmanship, and the memories from places her family has traveled 🌍. Welcome! 2 February 2024
Collectors from Spain and England
Jordi Goñi Morales from Spain 🇪🇸 collects bookmarks with the image of hot air balloons 🎈and would like to swap. Linda Baldock from England 🇬🇧 has a library of 4,000 books 📚📚📚 and needs more bookmarks 🔖 for them. Welcome to both! 1 February 2024
Jordi Goñi Morales from Spain 🇪🇸 collects bookmarks with the image of hot air balloons 🎈and would like to swap. Linda Baldock from England 🇬🇧 has a library of 4,000 books 📚📚📚 and needs more bookmarks 🔖 for them. Welcome to both! 1 February 2024
Collector from New York
Lisa Vogl, USA 🇺🇸 loves to collect free bookmarks 🔖 from different places and would like to swap fun and interesting ones 🥳 for local bookmarks 🌆. Welcome! 27 January 2024
Lisa Vogl, USA 🇺🇸 loves to collect free bookmarks 🔖 from different places and would like to swap fun and interesting ones 🥳 for local bookmarks 🌆. Welcome! 27 January 2024
Newsletter #25 emailed to members on 27 January 2024. Let us know if you didn't receive it.
Collector from Spain
Pere Toda Serra from Spain 🇪🇸 collects thematic TINTIN and "castellers" human towers ⛫ typical of Catalonia as well as bookmarks🔖 by photojournalists from different countries and media, mainly newspapers 📰 . Welcome! 26 January 2024
Pere Toda Serra from Spain 🇪🇸 collects thematic TINTIN and "castellers" human towers ⛫ typical of Catalonia as well as bookmarks🔖 by photojournalists from different countries and media, mainly newspapers 📰 . Welcome! 26 January 2024
Collector from Indiana, USA
Welcome to Daniel Countryman from the USA 🇺🇸, who collects bookmarks from places visited ✈️, as well as advertisements or "free" gifts in funding letters. He loves to read 📖 and is a former English teacher who left the classroom for corporate office. 10 January 2024
Welcome to Daniel Countryman from the USA 🇺🇸, who collects bookmarks from places visited ✈️, as well as advertisements or "free" gifts in funding letters. He loves to read 📖 and is a former English teacher who left the classroom for corporate office. 10 January 2024
Exhibition of "Talking Tabs" (updated 22 January 2024)
Gintautas Deksnys of Lithuania is organizing a first time exhibition of bookmarks called "Talking Book Tabs" in November. Here are some of the framed works he will display. 18 November 2023 Update 14 December 2023: From the solo exhibitions "Talking Book Tabs: the exhibition catalog and several photos from the public exhibitions in Lithuania. These exhibitions were so popular that he already has another scheduled for 2024. Update: 22 January 2024: Photos from the third exhibition in Ąžuolų Būda (Lithuanis village), and a newspaper article about participation.
Thanks to his efforts in developing a reading culture and promoting the importance of bookmarks, many residents in Lithuania will learn about book tabs, their history, use and modern approach. Gintautas uses 2 sets of exhibition works with which he organizes exhibitions, their presentations and lectures.
Gintautas Deksnys of Lithuania is organizing a first time exhibition of bookmarks called "Talking Book Tabs" in November. Here are some of the framed works he will display. 18 November 2023 Update 14 December 2023: From the solo exhibitions "Talking Book Tabs: the exhibition catalog and several photos from the public exhibitions in Lithuania. These exhibitions were so popular that he already has another scheduled for 2024. Update: 22 January 2024: Photos from the third exhibition in Ąžuolų Būda (Lithuanis village), and a newspaper article about participation.
Thanks to his efforts in developing a reading culture and promoting the importance of bookmarks, many residents in Lithuania will learn about book tabs, their history, use and modern approach. Gintautas uses 2 sets of exhibition works with which he organizes exhibitions, their presentations and lectures.
"Talking Book Tabs", exhibition catalog by Gintautas Deksnys
During the exhibition in Veiveriai, Lithuania
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During the exhibition in Rdviliškis, Lithuania
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From the third exhibition in Ąžuolų Būda (Lithuanis village)
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newspaper article about participation in the exhibition (in Lithuania)
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third exhibition in Ąžuolų Būda (Lithuanis village), participants of the creative meeting-lecture.
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Long time Australian Collector
Please welcome Michael Taffe from Australia 🇦🇺 who has been collecting bookmarks since the 1950s and has 25,000 🔖🔖🔖🔖🔖 with almost as many to swap! 18 November 2018
Please welcome Michael Taffe from Australia 🇦🇺 who has been collecting bookmarks since the 1950s and has 25,000 🔖🔖🔖🔖🔖 with almost as many to swap! 18 November 2018
Bookseller from Australia
Please welcome Paul Tinslay, an Australian 🇦🇺 bookseller 📚 who likes to keep bookmarks 🔖 and other clues 🕵🏻♂️ about previous owners found in books he buys. 23 October 2023
Please welcome Paul Tinslay, an Australian 🇦🇺 bookseller 📚 who likes to keep bookmarks 🔖 and other clues 🕵🏻♂️ about previous owners found in books he buys. 23 October 2023
Silver Bookmarks Collector
Howie Schecter, California, USA🇺🇸, has an exceptional collection 🔖 and web site of silver🥈 (and other) bookmarks. Welcome! 16 October 2023
Howie Schecter, California, USA🇺🇸, has an exceptional collection 🔖 and web site of silver🥈 (and other) bookmarks. Welcome! 16 October 2023
Bookseller from Maine
Leo Hallen who owns Maiden Voyage Booksellers in the USA 🇺🇸, likes bookmarks with good graphics 🔖 as well as those relating to his broad book collecting interests. 📚 Welcome! 10 October 2023
Leo Hallen who owns Maiden Voyage Booksellers in the USA 🇺🇸, likes bookmarks with good graphics 🔖 as well as those relating to his broad book collecting interests. 📚 Welcome! 10 October 2023
Newsletter #24 emailed to members on 3 October 2022. Let us know if you didn't receive it.
Collection Inspirations
Two members from USA 🇺🇸 with different inspirations for their collections: Shawn Whalen was inspired by his toddler daughter🚼 and now focuses on libraries, bookstores, 📚 📖 authors and reading themes and would like to swap. Chan Mohney collects books 📚 and started collecting leather bookmarks from places visited ✈️ , bookstore bookmarks, and those left in books donated to the library. Welcome! 3 October 2023
Two members from USA 🇺🇸 with different inspirations for their collections: Shawn Whalen was inspired by his toddler daughter🚼 and now focuses on libraries, bookstores, 📚 📖 authors and reading themes and would like to swap. Chan Mohney collects books 📚 and started collecting leather bookmarks from places visited ✈️ , bookstore bookmarks, and those left in books donated to the library. Welcome! 3 October 2023
Bookstore Bookmarks
Three more members who like bookstore 📚 bookmarks: Cheryl Grimm, Brad Creed, North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸 , and Catherine Keckeley, North Carolina, USA🇺🇸 . Catherine also likes anything that catches her eye such as artistic 🎨 and promotional 🔖bookmarks. Welcome! 26 September 2023
Three more members who like bookstore 📚 bookmarks: Cheryl Grimm, Brad Creed, North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸 , and Catherine Keckeley, North Carolina, USA🇺🇸 . Catherine also likes anything that catches her eye such as artistic 🎨 and promotional 🔖bookmarks. Welcome! 26 September 2023
Canadian Author's Poetry Project
Jane Tims, Canadian writer 🇨🇦, is working on a poetry project with a bookstore owner 📚 about bookmarks 🔖 she finds in donated books. Should be fascinating! 26 September 2023
Jane Tims, Canadian writer 🇨🇦, is working on a poetry project with a bookstore owner 📚 about bookmarks 🔖 she finds in donated books. Should be fascinating! 26 September 2023
Third Grade Canadian Class Wants to Swap
Lorrie Stade, librarian in Winnipeg 🇨🇦, says her school's third grade class wants to swap handmade bookmarks 🔖 with other third grade classes from around the world 🌍. See details on the Swap page. 26 September 2023
Lorrie Stade, librarian in Winnipeg 🇨🇦, says her school's third grade class wants to swap handmade bookmarks 🔖 with other third grade classes from around the world 🌍. See details on the Swap page. 26 September 2023
Bookstores and More
Carole Van Domelen, Oregon, USA🇺🇸, collects bookstore 📚 bookmarks and those with unusual shapes 🧩. Becki Thompson, California, USA 🇺🇸, likes all types from trade cards to bookstores 📖 to beautiful religious designs, and she includes them🔖 in books she gives 🎁 to others. Welcome! 20 September 2023
Carole Van Domelen, Oregon, USA🇺🇸, collects bookstore 📚 bookmarks and those with unusual shapes 🧩. Becki Thompson, California, USA 🇺🇸, likes all types from trade cards to bookstores 📖 to beautiful religious designs, and she includes them🔖 in books she gives 🎁 to others. Welcome! 20 September 2023
Birds and Cats
Ellen Lindenbaum, USA🇺🇸, likes bookmarks with birds 🦅, woven ribbon designs 🎀 or those that advertise other media. Maja Canham from Australia 🇦🇺 is seeking specific Russ Perfect Kitty 😻 bookmarks and can swap for Tasmanian designs. Welcome! 28 August 2023
Ellen Lindenbaum, USA🇺🇸, likes bookmarks with birds 🦅, woven ribbon designs 🎀 or those that advertise other media. Maja Canham from Australia 🇦🇺 is seeking specific Russ Perfect Kitty 😻 bookmarks and can swap for Tasmanian designs. Welcome! 28 August 2023
Teacher Librarian from Iceland
Vignir Ljosalfur Jonnson 👨🏫 from Reykjavik 🇮🇸 would like to swap all kinds of bookmarks 🔖 but especially likes handmade ones 👨🎨 Welcome! 28 August 2023
Vignir Ljosalfur Jonnson 👨🏫 from Reykjavik 🇮🇸 would like to swap all kinds of bookmarks 🔖 but especially likes handmade ones 👨🎨 Welcome! 28 August 2023
Collector of Independent Bookstores Bookmarks
Dave Tallitsch of California, USA 🇺🇸 would like to exchange independent bookstore bookmarks 📚 for a wide variety of printed bookmarks. 🔖 Welcome! 31 July 2023
Dave Tallitsch of California, USA 🇺🇸 would like to exchange independent bookstore bookmarks 📚 for a wide variety of printed bookmarks. 🔖 Welcome! 31 July 2023
First Member from Poland
Marcin Galazka sells used books 📖 in Poland 🇵🇱 and commissions Polish artists 🎨 to design bookmarks to advertise the company called "Antykwariat Zakladka". "Zakładka" means bookmark. 🔖 Welcome! 27 July 2023
Marcin Galazka sells used books 📖 in Poland 🇵🇱 and commissions Polish artists 🎨 to design bookmarks to advertise the company called "Antykwariat Zakladka". "Zakładka" means bookmark. 🔖 Welcome! 27 July 2023
Retired Teacher from Italy
Gian Carlo Panzeri was a primary school teacher🎓 in Italy 🇮🇹 for 40 years and likes reading 📖, music 🎶 and collecting 🔖 He would like to exchange bookmarks of all types. Welcome! 27 July 2023
Gian Carlo Panzeri was a primary school teacher🎓 in Italy 🇮🇹 for 40 years and likes reading 📖, music 🎶 and collecting 🔖 He would like to exchange bookmarks of all types. Welcome! 27 July 2023
Three New Members
Our new members come from around the world and have diverse interests. Harsh Vishwakarma, a writer ✍️from India 🇮🇳, likes bookmarks because they make him feel stationed on a point 🔖, and he likes to make them. Sharon Solomon, a teacher 👩🏻🏫 from Singapore 🇸🇬, likes the art 🎨 and details of bookmarks. Reinhard Schuster from Germany 🇩🇪 makes laminated bookmarks 🔖 from stamps and other materials and would like to talk about bookmarks with other members. Welcome to all! 5 May 2023
Our new members come from around the world and have diverse interests. Harsh Vishwakarma, a writer ✍️from India 🇮🇳, likes bookmarks because they make him feel stationed on a point 🔖, and he likes to make them. Sharon Solomon, a teacher 👩🏻🏫 from Singapore 🇸🇬, likes the art 🎨 and details of bookmarks. Reinhard Schuster from Germany 🇩🇪 makes laminated bookmarks 🔖 from stamps and other materials and would like to talk about bookmarks with other members. Welcome to all! 5 May 2023
Collector from Brazil
Carlos Agarie from Brazil 🇧🇷 collects bookmarks from places he goes ✈️🚘 or bookstores📚 he likes, and would like to see what others collect and how they organize and store their collections🔖. Welcome! 28 April 2023
Carlos Agarie from Brazil 🇧🇷 collects bookmarks from places he goes ✈️🚘 or bookstores📚 he likes, and would like to see what others collect and how they organize and store their collections🔖. Welcome! 28 April 2023
Long Time Collector from Netherlands
Inge Vos from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 would like to receive bookmarks about nature🌿, animals🐿 , children books📖, landscape 🏞 and can send many different kinds because she has collected since 1999🔖. Welcome! 7 April 2023
Inge Vos from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 would like to receive bookmarks about nature🌿, animals🐿 , children books📖, landscape 🏞 and can send many different kinds because she has collected since 1999🔖. Welcome! 7 April 2023
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Collector and Maker from North Carolina
New member Patricia McClimans from North Carolina, USA🇺🇸 collects all kinds but especially bookmarks from bookstores 📖 and libraries📚. She also makes bookmarks 🔖 🎨 for friends. Welcome! 24 February 2023
New member Patricia McClimans from North Carolina, USA🇺🇸 collects all kinds but especially bookmarks from bookstores 📖 and libraries📚. She also makes bookmarks 🔖 🎨 for friends. Welcome! 24 February 2023
New Members from Spain and Florida
Please welcome Jose Basadre from Spain 🇪🇸 who collects military bookmarks 🎖🔖 , and Hallie Brett from Florida, USA 🇺🇸 🌴 who simply likes to collect bookmarks! 23 February 2023
Please welcome Jose Basadre from Spain 🇪🇸 who collects military bookmarks 🎖🔖 , and Hallie Brett from Florida, USA 🇺🇸 🌴 who simply likes to collect bookmarks! 23 February 2023
Member Raffle on Blog
Member Roser Olmo Gonzalez is celebrating the sixth anniversary of her blog by holding a bookmark raffle on March 6, 2023. Good luck! 🍀 23 February 2023
I'm doing a book points raffle to celebrate the blog's 6th anniversary
Faig una rifa de punts de llibre per cel.lebrar el 6è aniversari del blog
Hago una rifa de marcapáginas para celebrar el 6º aniversario del blog
Je fais une tombola de marque- pages pour fêter le 6e anniversaire du blog
Member Roser Olmo Gonzalez is celebrating the sixth anniversary of her blog by holding a bookmark raffle on March 6, 2023. Good luck! 🍀 23 February 2023
I'm doing a book points raffle to celebrate the blog's 6th anniversary
Faig una rifa de punts de llibre per cel.lebrar el 6è aniversari del blog
Hago una rifa de marcapáginas para celebrar el 6º aniversario del blog
Je fais une tombola de marque- pages pour fêter le 6e anniversaire du blog
Student Designer
Ashlyn Wade is a student 👩🎓 in the UK 🇬🇧 who is interested in collecting, drawing, 🎨 designing and producing bookmarks. 🔖Welcome! 16 January 2023
Ashlyn Wade is a student 👩🎓 in the UK 🇬🇧 who is interested in collecting, drawing, 🎨 designing and producing bookmarks. 🔖Welcome! 16 January 2023
Art Museum Educator
Jillian Impastato from Maine 🇺🇸 is curating an exhibit for an art museum 🖼 that will display examples of bookmarks 🔖 and bookmarking of community members, go into the history of the bookmark 📖, and have a bookmark making activity 🔖. She hopes to have it active for World Bookmark Day 2024. Welcome! 16 January 2023
Jillian Impastato from Maine 🇺🇸 is curating an exhibit for an art museum 🖼 that will display examples of bookmarks 🔖 and bookmarking of community members, go into the history of the bookmark 📖, and have a bookmark making activity 🔖. She hopes to have it active for World Bookmark Day 2024. Welcome! 16 January 2023
Oklahoma Collector and Writer
Stuart Hudson from Oklahoma 🇺🇸 is focusing on well designed and unique bookstore bookmarks 📕 🔖 Welcome! 2 January 2023
Stuart Hudson from Oklahoma 🇺🇸 is focusing on well designed and unique bookstore bookmarks 📕 🔖 Welcome! 2 January 2023
California Collector
Charles Goldsmid from California🇺🇸 has a range of collecting interests including bookstore bookmarks 📕, pre-World War I bookmarks🪖, bookmarks documenting change in the book trade📚, personalized bookmarksⓂ and the diversity of bookmarks. Welcome Charles! 27 December 2022
Charles Goldsmid from California🇺🇸 has a range of collecting interests including bookstore bookmarks 📕, pre-World War I bookmarks🪖, bookmarks documenting change in the book trade📚, personalized bookmarksⓂ and the diversity of bookmarks. Welcome Charles! 27 December 2022
Three New Members from Illinois, USA
Welcome teacher Deborah Riggert-Kiefer, student Victoria Siegler and avid reader Felicity Schryer from Illinois, USA 🇺🇸. Deborah teaches 👩🏻🏫 middle school language arts 📖, Victoria has just discovered the lure of bookmarks 🔖due to a school assignment ✍️and Felicity likes to collect bookmarks to match the books 📚she reads. 21 November 2022
Welcome teacher Deborah Riggert-Kiefer, student Victoria Siegler and avid reader Felicity Schryer from Illinois, USA 🇺🇸. Deborah teaches 👩🏻🏫 middle school language arts 📖, Victoria has just discovered the lure of bookmarks 🔖due to a school assignment ✍️and Felicity likes to collect bookmarks to match the books 📚she reads. 21 November 2022
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Librarian / Writer from Canada
Welcome Daniel Clarkson Fisher from Ontario 🇨🇦 who is a librarian 📚 and writer ✍️ and likes to make bookmarks 🔖 26 October 2022
Welcome Daniel Clarkson Fisher from Ontario 🇨🇦 who is a librarian 📚 and writer ✍️ and likes to make bookmarks 🔖 26 October 2022
Teacher from Malaysia
Muhammad Mujahid bin Abd Rahim is a school teacher 📖 from Malaysia 🇲🇾 who likes bookmarks 🔖 with artwork 🎨 and content. Welcome! 21 October 2022
Muhammad Mujahid bin Abd Rahim is a school teacher 📖 from Malaysia 🇲🇾 who likes bookmarks 🔖 with artwork 🎨 and content. Welcome! 21 October 2022
Nature and Japanese Motifs
Klára Madejová from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 likes to choose a bookmark for the book 📖 she is reading. She's on the Swap page and is looking for bookmarks with nature 🏞 and Japanese 🌸 themes. Welcome! 15 September 2022
Klára Madejová from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 likes to choose a bookmark for the book 📖 she is reading. She's on the Swap page and is looking for bookmarks with nature 🏞 and Japanese 🌸 themes. Welcome! 15 September 2022
Bookstores and Advertising
Bobby Horn , a writer ✍️ from Texas 🇺🇸likes bookmarks from bookstores 📚and those with advertising. Thanks for joining! 11 August 2022
Bobby Horn , a writer ✍️ from Texas 🇺🇸likes bookmarks from bookstores 📚and those with advertising. Thanks for joining! 11 August 2022
Teacher Collects on Travels
Susanna Semerdzhyan is a California 🇺🇸 teacher 👩🏻🏫 who loves all kinds of bookmarks and collects them when she travels. 🌍Welcome, Susanna! 11 August 2022
Susanna Semerdzhyan is a California 🇺🇸 teacher 👩🏻🏫 who loves all kinds of bookmarks and collects them when she travels. 🌍Welcome, Susanna! 11 August 2022
Bookmark Producer and Illustrator/Designer
Kathryn Lewis from California, USA 🇺🇸loves children's book illustration 🚸📖 and made her own line of bookmarks🔖, sold through her company, Ingrid Press. Kathryn has been listed on our Producers page for a while and decided to become a member. Welcome! 8 August 2022
Kathryn Lewis from California, USA 🇺🇸loves children's book illustration 🚸📖 and made her own line of bookmarks🔖, sold through her company, Ingrid Press. Kathryn has been listed on our Producers page for a while and decided to become a member. Welcome! 8 August 2022
Teacher, Lecturer, Mentor on Bookmarks
Gintautas Deksnys from Lithuania🇱🇹 has a categorized collection 🔖, gives lectures and presentations about it 👩🏻🏫 and would like to share and communicate about his activities related to bookmarks so he has provided a visiting card with more detailed information. Welcome! 18 July 2022
Gintautas Deksnys from Lithuania🇱🇹 has a categorized collection 🔖, gives lectures and presentations about it 👩🏻🏫 and would like to share and communicate about his activities related to bookmarks so he has provided a visiting card with more detailed information. Welcome! 18 July 2022
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Watercolor Bookmark Maker
Emily Kovar from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 loves to make watercolor bookmarks 🖌 🔖 and collects handmade bookmarks. You can find her on the Swap page. Welcome! 9 July 2022
Emily Kovar from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 loves to make watercolor bookmarks 🖌 🔖 and collects handmade bookmarks. You can find her on the Swap page. Welcome! 9 July 2022
California Bookmark Lover
Edge Gerring from California, USA🇺🇸 likes to make bookmarks and see the collections of others 🔖. Welcome Edge! 9 July 2022
Edge Gerring from California, USA🇺🇸 likes to make bookmarks and see the collections of others 🔖. Welcome Edge! 9 July 2022
Teacher Who Makes Bookmarks
Robert White from California, USA🇺🇸 is a teacher 👨🏫 who collects and also makes bookmarks 🔖. Welcome! 11 May 2022
Robert White from California, USA🇺🇸 is a teacher 👨🏫 who collects and also makes bookmarks 🔖. Welcome! 11 May 2022
Another Member from Orkney
Chris Platt from Orkney 🇬🇧 likes all bookmarks, but particularly leather bookmarks 💼🔖 and Book Depository bookmarks. Welcome! 28 March 2022
Chris Platt from Orkney 🇬🇧 likes all bookmarks, but particularly leather bookmarks 💼🔖 and Book Depository bookmarks. Welcome! 28 March 2022
Two UK Members 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
Heather Dockery from Orkney has collected since she was a child👧 and would like to swap bookmarks from Orkney, book depository and others. Janet Gascoigne from Wiltshire collects leather bookmarks 💼🔖 and those from all countries of the world .🌎 🌍 🌏 Welcome! 27 March 2022
Heather Dockery from Orkney has collected since she was a child👧 and would like to swap bookmarks from Orkney, book depository and others. Janet Gascoigne from Wiltshire collects leather bookmarks 💼🔖 and those from all countries of the world .🌎 🌍 🌏 Welcome! 27 March 2022
Bookmark Lover and Writer
Mathilde Leloup is a writer✍️ from France 🇫🇷 who says she "just loves" 🥰🔖 bookmarks. You've come to the right place! Welcome! 17 February 2022
Mathilde Leloup is a writer✍️ from France 🇫🇷 who says she "just loves" 🥰🔖 bookmarks. You've come to the right place! Welcome! 17 February 2022
Artist and Bookmark Maker
Marilyn R. Rosenberg, from New York, USA,🇺🇸 works alone and with collaborators, on asemic and visual poems, edition artists’ books 👩🎨and sculptural one of a kind bookworks 📚 , artists’ stamps, 💌 bookmarks🔖 , mail art 📬 and more. She contributed a bookmark design for World Bookmark Day in 2018. Welcome! 11 February 2022
Marilyn R. Rosenberg, from New York, USA,🇺🇸 works alone and with collaborators, on asemic and visual poems, edition artists’ books 👩🎨and sculptural one of a kind bookworks 📚 , artists’ stamps, 💌 bookmarks🔖 , mail art 📬 and more. She contributed a bookmark design for World Bookmark Day in 2018. Welcome! 11 February 2022
New Bookmark Collector from Slovakia
Michal Kasanický is a new collector who started with Slovak🇸🇰 and Czech bookmarks but wants to expand to Book Depository bookmarks 🔖--see the Swap page for more. Michal is our first member from Slovakia. Welcome! 27 January 2022
Michal Kasanický is a new collector who started with Slovak🇸🇰 and Czech bookmarks but wants to expand to Book Depository bookmarks 🔖--see the Swap page for more. Michal is our first member from Slovakia. Welcome! 27 January 2022
Bookmark Creator from Greece
Welcome Eugenia Mari from Greece 🇬🇷who owns Bookla, producer of interesting woven bookmarks 🔖. She has donated some for World Bookmark Day! 14 January 2022
Welcome Eugenia Mari from Greece 🇬🇷who owns Bookla, producer of interesting woven bookmarks 🔖. She has donated some for World Bookmark Day! 14 January 2022
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Bookseller from Maine
Scott Servisky from Bangor 🇺🇸 likes library 📚 advertising 🛍and "most anything interesting". As a bookseller 📖, he must find lots of them. Welcome! 4 December 2021
Scott Servisky from Bangor 🇺🇸 likes library 📚 advertising 🛍and "most anything interesting". As a bookseller 📖, he must find lots of them. Welcome! 4 December 2021
Librarian Collector and New Member from Lebanon
Heather Harrington from Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸 is a librarian 📚and new collector who wants to swap🔖🔖. Jinane Ghanem Doueihy is passionate 😍 about bookmarks as this website shows and is our first member from Lebanon 🇱🇧 . Welcome! 28 October 2021
Heather Harrington from Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸 is a librarian 📚and new collector who wants to swap🔖🔖. Jinane Ghanem Doueihy is passionate 😍 about bookmarks as this website shows and is our first member from Lebanon 🇱🇧 . Welcome! 28 October 2021
Newsletter #18 Mailed
Members should have received the mailing 12 October 2021.📬📮📧 We had notices of mail problems for Karen Maxson, Pamela Richardson, Ludovina Moreira, Donna Joy Press. Please contact us if you didn't receive the newsletter or if you have a new email address. 12 October 2021
Members should have received the mailing 12 October 2021.📬📮📧 We had notices of mail problems for Karen Maxson, Pamela Richardson, Ludovina Moreira, Donna Joy Press. Please contact us if you didn't receive the newsletter or if you have a new email address. 12 October 2021
Lover of Celluloid Bookmarks
Welcome Ted Hake from Pennsylvania, USA🇺🇸 who is an expert on pin back buttons 🧷and celluloid and appreciates bookmarks 🔖made of that material. 2 October 2021
Welcome Ted Hake from Pennsylvania, USA🇺🇸 who is an expert on pin back buttons 🧷and celluloid and appreciates bookmarks 🔖made of that material. 2 October 2021
Collector of Card Bookmarks
Geoff Pyke from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 collects card bookmarks 🔖, especially on his travels 🧳. He would like to swap to add to his collection of over 5000. Welcome Geoff! 17 September 2021
Geoff Pyke from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 collects card bookmarks 🔖, especially on his travels 🧳. He would like to swap to add to his collection of over 5000. Welcome Geoff! 17 September 2021
Member Profile - Sylvia Bunting
Our latest profile features long time collector and one of IFOB's first members from York, England. Sylvia is the membership secretary and editor of The Bookmark Society. Find out more about her extensive collection and what it is like to edit TBS News. 14 September 2021
Our latest profile features long time collector and one of IFOB's first members from York, England. Sylvia is the membership secretary and editor of The Bookmark Society. Find out more about her extensive collection and what it is like to edit TBS News. 14 September 2021
Collector of Silver Bookmarks
Chris Shi from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 is interested in the history, crafts, materials and silver hallmarks of bookmarks 🥄🔖. Here are some examples from his collection from over 40 countries. Welcome! 14 September 2021
Chris Shi from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 is interested in the history, crafts, materials and silver hallmarks of bookmarks 🥄🔖. Here are some examples from his collection from over 40 countries. Welcome! 14 September 2021
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Canadian Collector
Welcome Paul Hutchinson from Ontario 🇨🇦 who likes bookmarks related to book stores📚, music 🎶 and other countries🌍, especially when they are free! 31 August 2021
Welcome Paul Hutchinson from Ontario 🇨🇦 who likes bookmarks related to book stores📚, music 🎶 and other countries🌍, especially when they are free! 31 August 2021
Editor, First Member from Bulgaria
Demetra Dimitrova is an editor✍️ for a publishing house and collects bookmarks 🔖 from her work and travels, which she can exchange on the swap list. She has a special project to create a gift of bookmarks for her mother who will soon retire as a librarian. 📚 Demetra is our first member from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬 Welcome, and good luck in assembling your mother's gift. 31 August 2021
Demetra Dimitrova is an editor✍️ for a publishing house and collects bookmarks 🔖 from her work and travels, which she can exchange on the swap list. She has a special project to create a gift of bookmarks for her mother who will soon retire as a librarian. 📚 Demetra is our first member from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬 Welcome, and good luck in assembling your mother's gift. 31 August 2021
Retired Teacher, New Collector
Marina Goloborodko from Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸 has many interests and has just started collecting bookmarks🔖. She is interested in beautiful antique designs such as Victorian or shabby chic💐. She notes that bookmark collecting is good for the environment and fostering a sense of community 🌍. Find out more on the Swap page Welcome! 23 August 2021
Marina Goloborodko from Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸 has many interests and has just started collecting bookmarks🔖. She is interested in beautiful antique designs such as Victorian or shabby chic💐. She notes that bookmark collecting is good for the environment and fostering a sense of community 🌍. Find out more on the Swap page Welcome! 23 August 2021
Librarian from India
Venkat Raj from Bangalore 🇮🇳 is a librarian 📖 who is interested in the history and development of bookmarks🔖. Maybe he will contribute to research on the topic. Welcome! 9 August 2021
Venkat Raj from Bangalore 🇮🇳 is a librarian 📖 who is interested in the history and development of bookmarks🔖. Maybe he will contribute to research on the topic. Welcome! 9 August 2021
Around the World Collector
Kat Bernardo from the Philippines 🇵🇭 likes to collect bookmarks🔖 from all over the world 🌍 Welcome! 28 July 2021
Kat Bernardo from the Philippines 🇵🇭 likes to collect bookmarks🔖 from all over the world 🌍 Welcome! 28 July 2021
Collector of Romance Author Bookmarks
Sheryl White from Australia 🇦🇺 joined the swap list in hopes of adding more romance author bookmarks✍️ to her collection. Welcome Sheryl! 30 June 2021
Sheryl White from Australia 🇦🇺 joined the swap list in hopes of adding more romance author bookmarks✍️ to her collection. Welcome Sheryl! 30 June 2021
Bookmarks for Church
Gloria Jean Jones from Kansas, USA 🇺🇸 is a minister for her church ⛪️ and is proposing the use of bookmarks🔖 for outreach and testament. Welcome Gloria! 24 June 2021
Gloria Jean Jones from Kansas, USA 🇺🇸 is a minister for her church ⛪️ and is proposing the use of bookmarks🔖 for outreach and testament. Welcome Gloria! 24 June 2021
Two Collectors Join Swap List
Welcome new member Andrea Vásquez from Chile 🇨🇱 who is building up her collection and can send bookmarks from Chile or her own made from drawings or collage 👩🎨. Member David Crowe from Australia 🇦🇺 has now joined the swap list and he specializes in antique and vintage bookmarks and can send leather💼 or embroidered🧵 ones. 🔖 22 June 2021
Welcome new member Andrea Vásquez from Chile 🇨🇱 who is building up her collection and can send bookmarks from Chile or her own made from drawings or collage 👩🎨. Member David Crowe from Australia 🇦🇺 has now joined the swap list and he specializes in antique and vintage bookmarks and can send leather💼 or embroidered🧵 ones. 🔖 22 June 2021
Collector of Library Bookmarks
Sherry Hoffman from Virginia, USA 🇺🇸 loves to collect free bookmarks from libraries 📚 on her travels as souvenirs. She also likes free bookmarks used for advertising at bookstores,📖 comic shops,💥restaurants🍕 and even cereal boxes. 🥣 Welcome! 14 June 2021
Sherry Hoffman from Virginia, USA 🇺🇸 loves to collect free bookmarks from libraries 📚 on her travels as souvenirs. She also likes free bookmarks used for advertising at bookstores,📖 comic shops,💥restaurants🍕 and even cereal boxes. 🥣 Welcome! 14 June 2021
Two Collectors from the USA
Welcome Maura Kristofik from New York and Lauren Roberts from California 🇺🇸 🇺🇸. Maura started collecting bookmarks given by her local library 📚and has mostly paper or plastic from libraries, advertising or travel souvenirs 🧳. Lauren likes to research antique and unusual bookmarks 🔖 to put them into historical perspective✍️. 4 June 2021
Welcome Maura Kristofik from New York and Lauren Roberts from California 🇺🇸 🇺🇸. Maura started collecting bookmarks given by her local library 📚and has mostly paper or plastic from libraries, advertising or travel souvenirs 🧳. Lauren likes to research antique and unusual bookmarks 🔖 to put them into historical perspective✍️. 4 June 2021
Collector of Museum Bookmarks
Welcome Guillaume Lienart from France🇫🇷 who collects museum bookmarks 🔖🎨 but also promotional and library📚 bookmarks worldwide🌍. 2 June 2021
Welcome Guillaume Lienart from France🇫🇷 who collects museum bookmarks 🔖🎨 but also promotional and library📚 bookmarks worldwide🌍. 2 June 2021
Collecting Couple from Spain
Welcome Montserrat Casaponsa and Domènec Martinez from Salt 🇪🇸have over 250,000 bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 and many to swap. See their web site http://mondopunts.blogspot.com/ for examples. Welcome! 26 May 2021
Welcome Montserrat Casaponsa and Domènec Martinez from Salt 🇪🇸have over 250,000 bookmarks 🔖🔖🔖 and many to swap. See their web site http://mondopunts.blogspot.com/ for examples. Welcome! 26 May 2021
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New Book on Bookmarks from Hong Kong
Member Man Wong has just published a book titled Bookmark Collection Notebook: A page of Life, Hong Kong and the World. From the introduction: Every Bookmark Embedded Life and Memory Let us revisit Those sweet journeys Take a closer look at the scenery of the world. It is in Chinese but has many illustrations. It can be purchased at the Hong Kong Bookstore Congratulations! |
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New Collector and Crafter
Welcome Alicia Torales from Mexico 🇲🇽 She is a new collector who wants to make her own bookmarks 🔖🎨 and someday do an exhibit at her college. 📖 26 April 2021
Welcome Alicia Torales from Mexico 🇲🇽 She is a new collector who wants to make her own bookmarks 🔖🎨 and someday do an exhibit at her college. 📖 26 April 2021
Omnivorous Collector
Jo Etta Hill from Las Vegas🎲 Nevada, USA 🇺🇸is a collector who likes all kinds of bookmarks 🔖📖 🔖📖🔖 Welcome to our ranks! 20 April 2021
Jo Etta Hill from Las Vegas🎲 Nevada, USA 🇺🇸is a collector who likes all kinds of bookmarks 🔖📖 🔖📖🔖 Welcome to our ranks! 20 April 2021
Forty-year Collector
Janet Lambert from the UK🇬🇧 has collected for forty years, for a total of 5,000 bookmarks🔖🔖 🔖🔖🔖 Welcome! 31 March 2021
Janet Lambert from the UK🇬🇧 has collected for forty years, for a total of 5,000 bookmarks🔖🔖 🔖🔖🔖 Welcome! 31 March 2021
Cat Collector
Janet Syrup from Minnesota, USA🇺🇸 is another long time collector who especially likes those with cats .😻🐈She also collects postcards and business cards and is on the swap list. 🔖Welcome! 19 March 2021
Janet Syrup from Minnesota, USA🇺🇸 is another long time collector who especially likes those with cats .😻🐈She also collects postcards and business cards and is on the swap list. 🔖Welcome! 19 March 2021
Two Long Time Collectors
Roger Howson from the UK🇬🇧 and David Crowe from Australia🇦🇺 have joined. Roger collects advertising🔖, especially pictorial and diecut. David has more than 11,000 antique and later examples 📜. Welcome both! 18 March 2021
Roger Howson from the UK🇬🇧 and David Crowe from Australia🇦🇺 have joined. Roger collects advertising🔖, especially pictorial and diecut. David has more than 11,000 antique and later examples 📜. Welcome both! 18 March 2021
California Collector
Ray Sondetra is in Berkeley 🇺🇸 and is interested in bookstore 📖 bookmarks .🔖 Welcome! 6 March 2021
Ray Sondetra is in Berkeley 🇺🇸 and is interested in bookstore 📖 bookmarks .🔖 Welcome! 6 March 2021
Bookseller from Utah
Please welcome Harrison Porter from Salt Lake City 🇺🇸who works in a used /rare bookstore 📚and has amassed a collection. He and his co-worker plan to write ✍️a collaborative essay and produce a zine all about the collection. 6 March 2021
Please welcome Harrison Porter from Salt Lake City 🇺🇸who works in a used /rare bookstore 📚and has amassed a collection. He and his co-worker plan to write ✍️a collaborative essay and produce a zine all about the collection. 6 March 2021
Two New Members
Please welcome Isabelle Jasmin from Canada 🇨🇦 who has 450 bookmarks🔖 and would like to share, learn, participate, and read 📚about bookmarks. Lekshmi Dinachandran from India🇮🇳 is a writer ✍️and a new collector who is interested in all kinds of bookmarks 🔖. 3 March 2021
Please welcome Isabelle Jasmin from Canada 🇨🇦 who has 450 bookmarks🔖 and would like to share, learn, participate, and read 📚about bookmarks. Lekshmi Dinachandran from India🇮🇳 is a writer ✍️and a new collector who is interested in all kinds of bookmarks 🔖. 3 March 2021
Updated on Swap List
Member Denny Post from the Netherlands🇳🇱 has updated her entry on the swap list including a link to her list of doubles to exchange. 🔖🔖📚 📚🌍 Thank you Denny! 20 February 2021
Member Denny Post from the Netherlands🇳🇱 has updated her entry on the swap list including a link to her list of doubles to exchange. 🔖🔖📚 📚🌍 Thank you Denny! 20 February 2021
Two Additions to the Swap List
Member Stephen Hannay from England 🇬🇧and Poorvi Jhalani from India🇮🇳 (not a member) are now participants in the Swap list which has details on their preferences. Welcome! 2 February 2021
Member Stephen Hannay from England 🇬🇧and Poorvi Jhalani from India🇮🇳 (not a member) are now participants in the Swap list which has details on their preferences. Welcome! 2 February 2021
Newsletter #16 Mailed
Members should have received the mailing📮📬 sent 28 January 2021. Contact us if you did not get it.
Members should have received the mailing📮📬 sent 28 January 2021. Contact us if you did not get it.
Librarian from Germany
Aurica Schoen is a librarian 📚from Hohenbrunn 🇩🇪 who would like to swap bookmarks from German bookshops and libraries 📖 and German promotional bookmarks for those from libraries and bookshops worldwide. She has also contributed some great bookmarks to our gallery on owls 🦉 Welcome! 27 January 2021
Aurica Schoen is a librarian 📚from Hohenbrunn 🇩🇪 who would like to swap bookmarks from German bookshops and libraries 📖 and German promotional bookmarks for those from libraries and bookshops worldwide. She has also contributed some great bookmarks to our gallery on owls 🦉 Welcome! 27 January 2021
Teacher from New York
Welcome Patricia Radigan, a school teacher 👩🏻🏫 from New York 🇺🇸 who recently started making original hand-painted 🎨bookmarks 🔖for a local independent bookstore📚. She wants to join IFOB so that she can improve her bookmarks and share ideas with other who have similar interests. 13 January 2021
Welcome Patricia Radigan, a school teacher 👩🏻🏫 from New York 🇺🇸 who recently started making original hand-painted 🎨bookmarks 🔖for a local independent bookstore📚. She wants to join IFOB so that she can improve her bookmarks and share ideas with other who have similar interests. 13 January 2021
Librarian from Canada
Montreal 🇨🇦 librarian 📚Karole Lemieux is also a scrapbooker who creates bookmarks 🔖🔖 for friends and colleagues and posts to her social media sites. Welcome Karole! 13 January 2021
Montreal 🇨🇦 librarian 📚Karole Lemieux is also a scrapbooker who creates bookmarks 🔖🔖 for friends and colleagues and posts to her social media sites. Welcome Karole! 13 January 2021
Two Writers Join
Writer✍️Michael Rice from Canada 🇨🇦 is interested in bookmarks as a spin-off from collecting old postcards 📬 as there are countless bookmark postcards. Writer✍️Jo Merritt from Scotland 🏴 loves long bookmarks which are unusual and would like to start collecting some from around the world. See more about her interests on the swap page. Welcome!🔖 📖 16 December 2020
Writer✍️Michael Rice from Canada 🇨🇦 is interested in bookmarks as a spin-off from collecting old postcards 📬 as there are countless bookmark postcards. Writer✍️Jo Merritt from Scotland 🏴 loves long bookmarks which are unusual and would like to start collecting some from around the world. See more about her interests on the swap page. Welcome!🔖 📖 16 December 2020
Librarian from England
Librarian 📚Penelope Beddard-Walsh 🇬🇧loves all bookmarks 🔖and is an avid collector. Welcome!. 17 November 2020
Librarian 📚Penelope Beddard-Walsh 🇬🇧loves all bookmarks 🔖and is an avid collector. Welcome!. 17 November 2020
Maker of 3D Bookmarks
Marie Conley from Texas, USA🇺🇸 loves bookmarks 🔖and prints them in 3D but her favorites are all leather 💼 Welcome!. 7 November 2020
Marie Conley from Texas, USA🇺🇸 loves bookmarks 🔖and prints them in 3D but her favorites are all leather 💼 Welcome!. 7 November 2020
Colorado Collector Want to Swap
Danusia Prior from Colorado, USA 🇺🇸makes her own watercolor, drawing and collage 🎨 bookmarks which she would like to swap as well as artistic, literary 📚 historical, cultural , nature🌱, or bookmarks from other countries🌍. Welcome! 7 November 2020
Danusia Prior from Colorado, USA 🇺🇸makes her own watercolor, drawing and collage 🎨 bookmarks which she would like to swap as well as artistic, literary 📚 historical, cultural , nature🌱, or bookmarks from other countries🌍. Welcome! 7 November 2020
Collector from France Joins Swap
Agathe Echaroux, a member 🇫🇷 for quite a while, has just joined the Swap page. She can exchange many from her 30 years of collecting including paper, plastic and rectangular size from Editorial and tourism. Bonne chance! 3 November 2020
Agathe Echaroux, a member 🇫🇷 for quite a while, has just joined the Swap page. She can exchange many from her 30 years of collecting including paper, plastic and rectangular size from Editorial and tourism. Bonne chance! 3 November 2020
Collector from Spain
Enrique Piñeiro from Pontevedra 🇪🇸 loves bookmarks🔖with beautiful pictures 🖼, especially those from museums🎨. See more details about what he would like to exchange on the swap page and look at examples on his blog Welcome! 2 November 2020
Enrique Piñeiro from Pontevedra 🇪🇸 loves bookmarks🔖with beautiful pictures 🖼, especially those from museums🎨. See more details about what he would like to exchange on the swap page and look at examples on his blog Welcome! 2 November 2020
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Bookmark of the Week
Thelma Freedman from Hamburg, Germany sent this timely bookmark with an important reminder. 2 November 2020 |
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Newsletter #15 Mailed
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Help a Collector Rebuild His Collection
Will Seith from New York, USA🇺🇸 wants to rebuild his collection 🔖🔖that was lost by swapping. Can you help him out? See his listing on the Swap page. Welcome Will! 24 October 2020
Will Seith from New York, USA🇺🇸 wants to rebuild his collection 🔖🔖that was lost by swapping. Can you help him out? See his listing on the Swap page. Welcome Will! 24 October 2020
Collector of Publisher Bookmarks from France
Any Combe collects publisher bookmarks 🔖 from all countries 🌍 and also bookmarks from book fairs 📖. She wants to swap with other collectors and also exchange used stamps 📩from all countries against bookmarks (1 bookmark = 5 stamps). Find out more about her on the Swap page under France 🇫🇷 Welcome! 5 October 2020
Any Combe collects publisher bookmarks 🔖 from all countries 🌍 and also bookmarks from book fairs 📖. She wants to swap with other collectors and also exchange used stamps 📩from all countries against bookmarks (1 bookmark = 5 stamps). Find out more about her on the Swap page under France 🇫🇷 Welcome! 5 October 2020
Bookmark Swap from Portugal.
Ludovina Moreira from Porto 🇵🇹 likes to put bookmarks🔖 in books 📚she is reading and would like to swap bookmarks from all over the world 🌍. Welcome! 5 October 2020
Ludovina Moreira from Porto 🇵🇹 likes to put bookmarks🔖 in books 📚she is reading and would like to swap bookmarks from all over the world 🌍. Welcome! 5 October 2020
Friend of Bookmarks from Switzerland
Please welcome Jenny Maner from Zurich 🇨🇭who is not yet a collector but is interested in what is going on in the bookmark world🔖🌍. Her father, Asim Maner, founded IFOB! We are glad to have Jenny join us. 2 October 2020
Please welcome Jenny Maner from Zurich 🇨🇭who is not yet a collector but is interested in what is going on in the bookmark world🔖🌍. Her father, Asim Maner, founded IFOB! We are glad to have Jenny join us. 2 October 2020
Librarian/Teacher Makes Bookmarks With Students
Osman Torun from Turkey 🇹🇷 sees bookmarks as a valuable part of world cultural heritage 🌍 whose importance has not yet been realized. He makes creative, recycling-oriented bookmark designs with children and young people 👩🎓👨🎓 and hopes to produce and sell creative bookmarks, especially using natural 🌱and recycled ♻️ materials. Welcome! 8 September 2020
Osman Torun from Turkey 🇹🇷 sees bookmarks as a valuable part of world cultural heritage 🌍 whose importance has not yet been realized. He makes creative, recycling-oriented bookmark designs with children and young people 👩🎓👨🎓 and hopes to produce and sell creative bookmarks, especially using natural 🌱and recycled ♻️ materials. Welcome! 8 September 2020
Malaysian Students Exchange Bookmarks
Michelle Woo is a high school teacher in Malaysia 🇲🇾 whose students👨🎓👩🎓 have joined the bookmark exchange project since 2018. They can send handmade and digital bookmarks and would like to receive handmade bookmarks 🔖 Welcome Michelle and students! 8 September 2020
Michelle Woo is a high school teacher in Malaysia 🇲🇾 whose students👨🎓👩🎓 have joined the bookmark exchange project since 2018. They can send handmade and digital bookmarks and would like to receive handmade bookmarks 🔖 Welcome Michelle and students! 8 September 2020
Exchange Bookmarks Made by Students
Nancy Williams' high school students👩🎓 👨🎓 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 speak 39 primary languages at home, and have family in over 40 countries around the world. They want to exchange bookmarks 🔖 they make 🖼 with others around the world. Welcome Nancy and students! 31 August 2020
Nancy Williams' high school students👩🎓 👨🎓 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 speak 39 primary languages at home, and have family in over 40 countries around the world. They want to exchange bookmarks 🔖 they make 🖼 with others around the world. Welcome Nancy and students! 31 August 2020
First Member from Mexico
Robert Reyes is an illustrator🎨 and bookmark producer🔖 from Jalisco🇲🇽. See his work at instagram.com/mythopoetica. Welcome! 30 August 2020
Robert Reyes is an illustrator🎨 and bookmark producer🔖 from Jalisco🇲🇽. See his work at instagram.com/mythopoetica. Welcome! 30 August 2020
Collector from Missouri, USA
Gina Filley Belt has a range of interests for bookmarks about cats, Star Wars, Christian and more. She says her favorite would be an old homeschool one or vintage Christmas. Find out more on the Swap page. Welcome Gina! 🔖 🐈 ✨ 📖 🇺🇸 28 July 2020
Gina Filley Belt has a range of interests for bookmarks about cats, Star Wars, Christian and more. She says her favorite would be an old homeschool one or vintage Christmas. Find out more on the Swap page. Welcome Gina! 🔖 🐈 ✨ 📖 🇺🇸 28 July 2020
Teacher Collector
Kathy Gibbs, a teacher from Monterey, California joins. Welcome Kathy! 🔖 👩🏻🏫 📖 🇺🇸 15 July 2020
Kathy Gibbs, a teacher from Monterey, California joins. Welcome Kathy! 🔖 👩🏻🏫 📖 🇺🇸 15 July 2020
Bookmark Producer
Welcome Emma Dita from London, England who makes limited edition bookmarks made of precious materials gathered from all over the world. View her collection at https://www.instagram.com/couturebookmarks/ 🔖🔖 🇬🇧 🌍 14 July 2020
Welcome Emma Dita from London, England who makes limited edition bookmarks made of precious materials gathered from all over the world. View her collection at https://www.instagram.com/couturebookmarks/ 🔖🔖 🇬🇧 🌍 14 July 2020
New Collector
Indre Uselyte from Lithuania is a new collector who would like to exchange handmade bookmarks and those from Lithuania with others around the world, especially owls, handmade and representing countries. Welcome, Indre! 🔖 🦉 🇱🇹 🔖 25 June 2020
Indre Uselyte from Lithuania is a new collector who would like to exchange handmade bookmarks and those from Lithuania with others around the world, especially owls, handmade and representing countries. Welcome, Indre! 🔖 🦉 🇱🇹 🔖 25 June 2020
Silk Bookmark Collector
Joyce Lawrence from Virginia, USA is a new collector of silk bookmarks and eager to learn more about them. Welcome, Joyce! 🔖📖🇺🇸 17 April 2020
Joyce Lawrence from Virginia, USA is a new collector of silk bookmarks and eager to learn more about them. Welcome, Joyce! 🔖📖🇺🇸 17 April 2020
Hong Kong Member
Welcome Karen Yip from Hong Kong who is a librarian. She likes bookmarks with quotes or cute illustrations. 🔖✍️ 🐻🇭🇰📖 9 April 2020
Welcome Karen Yip from Hong Kong who is a librarian. She likes bookmarks with quotes or cute illustrations. 🔖✍️ 🐻🇭🇰📖 9 April 2020
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Three New Members
Welcome Tammy Gardner from Maryland, USA who would love to make bookmarks. 🔖 ✍️ 🇺🇸 Aashi from Pune, India does make bookmarks and here are some samples. 🔖 🎨 🇮🇳 And Sai Sindhuja Vadiyampeta from Bangalore, India would like to swap cardboard, paper, leather and wooden bookmarks. 🔖 💼 🇮🇳 Welcome all! 5 March 2020
Welcome Tammy Gardner from Maryland, USA who would love to make bookmarks. 🔖 ✍️ 🇺🇸 Aashi from Pune, India does make bookmarks and here are some samples. 🔖 🎨 🇮🇳 And Sai Sindhuja Vadiyampeta from Bangalore, India would like to swap cardboard, paper, leather and wooden bookmarks. 🔖 💼 🇮🇳 Welcome all! 5 March 2020
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Member Frank X. Roberts Publishes a Book
Titled "Essays on Bookmarks and Related Topics", Frank's book is a compilation of his work over many years of collecting and researching bookmarks. He has generously donated up to 10 copies to winners of the World Bookmark Day raffle and Asim Maner Award Winner. To learn more about Frank. see this member profile. Congratulations and thank you! 20 February 2020 📖 ✍️👏 🔖
Titled "Essays on Bookmarks and Related Topics", Frank's book is a compilation of his work over many years of collecting and researching bookmarks. He has generously donated up to 10 copies to winners of the World Bookmark Day raffle and Asim Maner Award Winner. To learn more about Frank. see this member profile. Congratulations and thank you! 20 February 2020 📖 ✍️👏 🔖
Bookmark Lover from Wisconsin, USA
Michelle Pietsch reminds us to never, ever dog ear a page. She says bookmarks are their own genre of art. Utilitarian, yes, but art as well. See her "Don't Bend the Page" on Pinterest for some great examples. Welcome Michelle! 🔖 🎨🇺🇸 📚 17 February 2020
Michelle Pietsch reminds us to never, ever dog ear a page. She says bookmarks are their own genre of art. Utilitarian, yes, but art as well. See her "Don't Bend the Page" on Pinterest for some great examples. Welcome Michelle! 🔖 🎨🇺🇸 📚 17 February 2020
Children Make Bookmarks in Missouri, USA
Karen Maxson works in the Community Relations department of the Springfield-Greene County (Missouri), USA Library District. She says, "Of course, we use bookmarks to advertise our programs and resources, but we also have an annual design-a-bookmark contest for children grades K-12 that is quite popular. Your website and the global bookmark-loving community it represents are an inspiration to us." Karen promises to send us the bookmark contest winners in April. Welcome Karen and children! 🧒🔖 🚸📚🇺🇸 11 February 2020
Karen Maxson works in the Community Relations department of the Springfield-Greene County (Missouri), USA Library District. She says, "Of course, we use bookmarks to advertise our programs and resources, but we also have an annual design-a-bookmark contest for children grades K-12 that is quite popular. Your website and the global bookmark-loving community it represents are an inspiration to us." Karen promises to send us the bookmark contest winners in April. Welcome Karen and children! 🧒🔖 🚸📚🇺🇸 11 February 2020
Collector from Portugal
Welcome Fernando Pereira from Braga who has a large collection, especially from publishers to swap. 📖 🔖 🇵🇹 📚 22 January 2020
Welcome Fernando Pereira from Braga who has a large collection, especially from publishers to swap. 📖 🔖 🇵🇹 📚 22 January 2020
Collector from The Netherlands
Olav Claassen has a large collection of paper bookmarks with many duplicates he would like to trade. Find him on the Swap page. Welcome Olav! 🔖 📖 🇳🇱 🔖 15 January 2020
Olav Claassen has a large collection of paper bookmarks with many duplicates he would like to trade. Find him on the Swap page. Welcome Olav! 🔖 📖 🇳🇱 🔖 15 January 2020
Illustrator from India
Manasa Jangala is interested in making watercolor bookmarks and has contributed four beautiful designs to World Bookmark Day. Thank you Manasa and welcome! 🔖 👩🎨🎨 🇮🇳 🔖 11 January 2020
Manasa Jangala is interested in making watercolor bookmarks and has contributed four beautiful designs to World Bookmark Day. Thank you Manasa and welcome! 🔖 👩🎨🎨 🇮🇳 🔖 11 January 2020
Collector from Brasil
Maria Machado likes to collect bookmarks when she travels such as from museum gift shops, for instance, or depicting the city or some more artisanal ones. See her interests on the swap list too. We are glad Maria joined IFOB! 🔖 🧳 🇧🇷 🔖 2 January 2020
Maria Machado likes to collect bookmarks when she travels such as from museum gift shops, for instance, or depicting the city or some more artisanal ones. See her interests on the swap list too. We are glad Maria joined IFOB! 🔖 🧳 🇧🇷 🔖 2 January 2020
Two New USA Members
Welcome Hannah Phillips from New Jersey who collects vintage bookmarks, especially from bookstores and libraries, to use in her personal library. Lisa Porter from Illinois likes beautiful bookmarks, especially Lena Liu vintage bookmarks. 🔖📚🇺🇸🦋🔖 19 December 2019
Welcome Hannah Phillips from New Jersey who collects vintage bookmarks, especially from bookstores and libraries, to use in her personal library. Lisa Porter from Illinois likes beautiful bookmarks, especially Lena Liu vintage bookmarks. 🔖📚🇺🇸🦋🔖 19 December 2019
Librarian and Students from Louisiana Want to Swap
Laura Foy is a library media specialist with students ages 10-14 who want to swap bookmarks. See more details on the Swap page. Welcome Laura! 📚 👨🎓👩🎓🔖 🇺🇸 2 December 2019
Laura Foy is a library media specialist with students ages 10-14 who want to swap bookmarks. See more details on the Swap page. Welcome Laura! 📚 👨🎓👩🎓🔖 🇺🇸 2 December 2019
New Member from Florida
Lynsi McConnell joined the swap list and has all types of bookmarks. Welcome! 🔖 📖🌴🇺🇸 🔖 29 November 2019
Lynsi McConnell joined the swap list and has all types of bookmarks. Welcome! 🔖 📖🌴🇺🇸 🔖 29 November 2019
Bookmark Maker from New Mexico
Laura Sandison's interests in bookmarks are making them in fiber arts, history, sharing and making for reading programs. Welcome! 🔖 📚🇺🇸🔖 12 November 2019
Laura Sandison's interests in bookmarks are making them in fiber arts, history, sharing and making for reading programs. Welcome! 🔖 📚🇺🇸🔖 12 November 2019
First Member from Trinidad and Tobago
Welcome Nicole Ramdass, a new collector who wants to swap to expand her collection. She can exchange handmade bookmarks and travel bookmarks from her country for similar ones or anything artistic from others. Hi Nicole! 🔖 🎨 🧳 🇹🇹 7 November 2019
Welcome Nicole Ramdass, a new collector who wants to swap to expand her collection. She can exchange handmade bookmarks and travel bookmarks from her country for similar ones or anything artistic from others. Hi Nicole! 🔖 🎨 🧳 🇹🇹 7 November 2019
Librarian / Teacher from New Mexico, USA
Welcome Barbara Lower who is a retired school teacher and librarian. She says "At the moment I am preparing a display for a public library in Albuquerque, NM for the month of February, 2020 on bookmarks: history, use, and designs of bookmarks. Would like any ideas that others have to offer." Just in time for World Bookmark Day! 📖 👩🏻🏫 🔖 🇺🇸 6 November 2019
Welcome Barbara Lower who is a retired school teacher and librarian. She says "At the moment I am preparing a display for a public library in Albuquerque, NM for the month of February, 2020 on bookmarks: history, use, and designs of bookmarks. Would like any ideas that others have to offer." Just in time for World Bookmark Day! 📖 👩🏻🏫 🔖 🇺🇸 6 November 2019
First Member from China
Man Wong from Hong Kong is our first member from China. His "Bookmarks and Memory" Facebook page shows his interests in bookmarks. Welcome Man! 🔖🇨🇳📖 6 November 2019
Man Wong from Hong Kong is our first member from China. His "Bookmarks and Memory" Facebook page shows his interests in bookmarks. Welcome Man! 🔖🇨🇳📖 6 November 2019
Librarian Collector from Greece
Eri Chatzaki has 2500 bookmarks in her collection. She lives in Heraklion, Crete in Greece. Welcome Eri! 🔖 📚📖 🇬🇷 2 November 2019
Eri Chatzaki has 2500 bookmarks in her collection. She lives in Heraklion, Crete in Greece. Welcome Eri! 🔖 📚📖 🇬🇷 2 November 2019
UK Member
Elizabeth Bartlett from Weymouth, Dorset, UK collects Stevengraphs and memorial ribbons in particular. She also gives talks to local groups and we hope she will be writing about her collecting interests too. Welcome Liz! 🔖 ⚰️ 🇬🇧 🔖 29 October 2019
Elizabeth Bartlett from Weymouth, Dorset, UK collects Stevengraphs and memorial ribbons in particular. She also gives talks to local groups and we hope she will be writing about her collecting interests too. Welcome Liz! 🔖 ⚰️ 🇬🇧 🔖 29 October 2019
Bookmark Maker from the UK
Please welcome Sarah Wooten from Swanage, UK who has been making bookmarks and found IFOB. 🔖 🇬🇧 📖 9 October 2019
Please welcome Sarah Wooten from Swanage, UK who has been making bookmarks and found IFOB. 🔖 🇬🇧 📖 9 October 2019
Portugal Member
Francisco Cova has 1700 bookmarks and would like to swap bookmarks about books and cities with any kind. Welcome Francisco! 📖 🇵🇹 🔖 8 October 2019
Francisco Cova has 1700 bookmarks and would like to swap bookmarks about books and cities with any kind. Welcome Francisco! 📖 🇵🇹 🔖 8 October 2019
Member from UK
Michele Casling-Powell is our newest member from the UK. She says she and her book group members love bookmarks, and she is a frequent buyer and producer of bookmarks. Welcome Michele! 🔖📖 🇬🇧 30 August 2019
Michele Casling-Powell is our newest member from the UK. She says she and her book group members love bookmarks, and she is a frequent buyer and producer of bookmarks. Welcome Michele! 🔖📖 🇬🇧 30 August 2019
Member from Wales, UK
Dai Howell , a writer, says he likes "how bookmarks can be things of beauty but also very useful practical devices. I love how they are useful art in that sense." Welcome Dai! 🔖✍️ 🇬🇧 27 August 2019
Dai Howell , a writer, says he likes "how bookmarks can be things of beauty but also very useful practical devices. I love how they are useful art in that sense." Welcome Dai! 🔖✍️ 🇬🇧 27 August 2019
Two More New Members
Astrid Beckers from Netherlands writes about medieval bookmarks on her web site. John Press from the UK has been collecting bookmarks from libraries, book shops, and places of interest since 1973 and would like to swap for the same. Welcome Astrid 📖 ✍️ 🇳🇱 🔖 and John 🔖 📚 🇬🇧 23 August 2019
Astrid Beckers from Netherlands writes about medieval bookmarks on her web site. John Press from the UK has been collecting bookmarks from libraries, book shops, and places of interest since 1973 and would like to swap for the same. Welcome Astrid 📖 ✍️ 🇳🇱 🔖 and John 🔖 📚 🇬🇧 23 August 2019
Two New Members and a New Country
Ecaterina Pasat joins us from Moldova and like classic bookmarks with interesting designs. Debasis Mukhopadhyay is a writer and former librarian from India who likes film and book related bookmarks. Both are on the swap list. Welcome Ecaterina 🔖🇲🇩 and Debasis 📖 🎞 🇮🇳 ! 16 August 2019
Ecaterina Pasat joins us from Moldova and like classic bookmarks with interesting designs. Debasis Mukhopadhyay is a writer and former librarian from India who likes film and book related bookmarks. Both are on the swap list. Welcome Ecaterina 🔖🇲🇩 and Debasis 📖 🎞 🇮🇳 ! 16 August 2019
40-Year Collector from Spain
With over 30,000 bookmarks, Joan Ramon Galvez Marigot would like to swap preferences including doorknobs, turtles, masonry, and iman. See the Swap page for more details. Welcome Joan! 🔖🐢🇪🇸 🔖 27 July 2019
With over 30,000 bookmarks, Joan Ramon Galvez Marigot would like to swap preferences including doorknobs, turtles, masonry, and iman. See the Swap page for more details. Welcome Joan! 🔖🐢🇪🇸 🔖 27 July 2019
Handmade Bookmarks from UK
Jurga Albrecht would like to swap mostly handmade bookmarks (knitted, crocheted) for any kind. Welcome Jurga! 🔖 🧶 🇬🇧 🔖 17 July 2019
Jurga Albrecht would like to swap mostly handmade bookmarks (knitted, crocheted) for any kind. Welcome Jurga! 🔖 🧶 🇬🇧 🔖 17 July 2019
Leather Bookmarks Fan from UK
Charlie Connelly, a writer from Kent, likes leather and leather-effect bookmarks from places he visits. His favorite was from the New York Public Library, since lost. He visited again and bought four others, but still misses that original favorite. He has already made a donation to IFOB. Thanks and welcome Charlie! 📖 🔖 ✍️ £ 🇬🇧 📖 8 July 2019
Charlie Connelly, a writer from Kent, likes leather and leather-effect bookmarks from places he visits. His favorite was from the New York Public Library, since lost. He visited again and bought four others, but still misses that original favorite. He has already made a donation to IFOB. Thanks and welcome Charlie! 📖 🔖 ✍️ £ 🇬🇧 📖 8 July 2019
Bookmarks Maker from Maryland, USA
John Punith is starting to make bookmarks from card stock (and will share some examples in the future). He says he is glad that he is not the only one fascinated by this simple contraption. Welcome John! 🔖🔖🇺🇸🔖🔖 6 July 2019
John Punith is starting to make bookmarks from card stock (and will share some examples in the future). He says he is glad that he is not the only one fascinated by this simple contraption. Welcome John! 🔖🔖🇺🇸🔖🔖 6 July 2019
Collector and Writer about Bookmarks from Massachusetts, USA
We are honored to have Frank X. Roberts, former librarian and professor join us. Frank has published a book of essays on bookmarks (soon to be republished) and an extensive bibliography which we hope to make available on IFOB. He also donated most of his collection to a library. Welcome, Frank! 🔖 👨🏫 📖 🇺🇸 ✍️ 25 June 2019
We are honored to have Frank X. Roberts, former librarian and professor join us. Frank has published a book of essays on bookmarks (soon to be republished) and an extensive bibliography which we hope to make available on IFOB. He also donated most of his collection to a library. Welcome, Frank! 🔖 👨🏫 📖 🇺🇸 ✍️ 25 June 2019
Illustrator from South Wales, UK
Gemma Williams loves the idea that a bookmark can be a piece of art that's often cheap or even free and therefore owning a piece of art is accessible to everyone. Welcome, Gemma! 🔖 👩🎨 🖼 🇬🇧 🔖 25 June 2019
Gemma Williams loves the idea that a bookmark can be a piece of art that's often cheap or even free and therefore owning a piece of art is accessible to everyone. Welcome, Gemma! 🔖 👩🎨 🖼 🇬🇧 🔖 25 June 2019
Librarian from Indiana, USA
Brittani Webb likes bookmarks with quotes. Welcome, Brittani! 📖 ❝❞🇺🇸 📖 25 June 2019
Brittani Webb likes bookmarks with quotes. Welcome, Brittani! 📖 ❝❞🇺🇸 📖 25 June 2019
Brazil Collector with Many Bookmarks to Swap
Bárbara Luana Lima Freitas from São Paulo collects mostly Manga, Comics, and Fantasy bookmarks and has many to swap. Check her entry on the swap page for more details. Welcome Bárbara! 🔖 🐉 🦄 🇧🇷 🔖 25 June 2019
Bárbara Luana Lima Freitas from São Paulo collects mostly Manga, Comics, and Fantasy bookmarks and has many to swap. Check her entry on the swap page for more details. Welcome Bárbara! 🔖 🐉 🦄 🇧🇷 🔖 25 June 2019
Member from Singapore
Alicia Tay likes the designs and illustrations on bookmarks. She is our second member from Singapore. Welcome, Alicia! 🔖 🎨 🇸🇬 📖 25 June 2019
Alicia Tay likes the designs and illustrations on bookmarks. She is our second member from Singapore. Welcome, Alicia! 🔖 🎨 🇸🇬 📖 25 June 2019
40-Year Collector from the UK
Vincent Patrick Woods from Coventry has collected bookmarks for 40 years and is a member of The Bookmark Society. He wants to swap his many doubles for all types, especially leather. Welcome Vincent! 🔖 💼 🇬🇧 ✋ 🔖 13 June 2019
Vincent Patrick Woods from Coventry has collected bookmarks for 40 years and is a member of The Bookmark Society. He wants to swap his many doubles for all types, especially leather. Welcome Vincent! 🔖 💼 🇬🇧 ✋ 🔖 13 June 2019
Member from Oregon, USA
Bridget Hanchek from Portland is a long time collector who is weeding her collection and wants to find new homes for those she is ready to part with. She would like to receive paper bookmarks from the 1970s-80s, especially in languages other than English, especially Japanese. She can swap for many different kinds in paper and other materials. And she can speak Japanese! Welcome Bridget! 🔖 🏯 🇺🇸 🔖 13 June 2019
Bridget Hanchek from Portland is a long time collector who is weeding her collection and wants to find new homes for those she is ready to part with. She would like to receive paper bookmarks from the 1970s-80s, especially in languages other than English, especially Japanese. She can swap for many different kinds in paper and other materials. And she can speak Japanese! Welcome Bridget! 🔖 🏯 🇺🇸 🔖 13 June 2019
Australian Member
Jeremey Ng from Adelaide, Australia is our 12th member from that country. He enjoys making origami bookmarks and those made from upcycled fabrics with embroidery. He wants to swap these for any kind of bookmark. Welcome Jeremy! 📖🔖🇦🇺🔖📖 1 Jun 2019
Jeremey Ng from Adelaide, Australia is our 12th member from that country. He enjoys making origami bookmarks and those made from upcycled fabrics with embroidery. He wants to swap these for any kind of bookmark. Welcome Jeremy! 📖🔖🇦🇺🔖📖 1 Jun 2019
Member from Florida, USA
Robin Grose, a writer from Margate, Florida, likes interesting freebie bookmarks (not childish), and those made with "found" objects. Welcome Robin! 🔖🔖 ✍️🇺🇸 21 May 2019
Robin Grose, a writer from Margate, Florida, likes interesting freebie bookmarks (not childish), and those made with "found" objects. Welcome Robin! 🔖🔖 ✍️🇺🇸 21 May 2019
Member with a Collection to Sell
Heather Carter contacted us because her mother passed away recently and she is looking for a home for her mother's extensive collection. If we learn more about her collection, we'll add information. Thanks, Heather, for making the effort to pass on your mother's collection. 🔖💐🇺🇸🥰 21 May 2019
Heather Carter contacted us because her mother passed away recently and she is looking for a home for her mother's extensive collection. If we learn more about her collection, we'll add information. Thanks, Heather, for making the effort to pass on your mother's collection. 🔖💐🇺🇸🥰 21 May 2019
Two Members Join
From England, a new member is D Clarke, a ferroequinologist (he studies trains) and collector of all things related to trains including bookmarks. He also wants to swap for advertising and book related bookmarks. From Oklahoma, USA, Donna Bird, a teacher and writer, says she enjoys vintage and animal bookmarks, including those with interesting animal facts. Welcome D Clarke 🔖🚂 🚃🇬🇧 and Donna 📖👩🏻🏫✍️🇺🇸 !! 15 May 2019
From England, a new member is D Clarke, a ferroequinologist (he studies trains) and collector of all things related to trains including bookmarks. He also wants to swap for advertising and book related bookmarks. From Oklahoma, USA, Donna Bird, a teacher and writer, says she enjoys vintage and animal bookmarks, including those with interesting animal facts. Welcome D Clarke 🔖🚂 🚃🇬🇧 and Donna 📖👩🏻🏫✍️🇺🇸 !! 15 May 2019
Another Member from Brasil
Welcome Sinara de Oliveira Cortes from Rio Grande, RS, Brasil. She likes to collect bookmarks for books of her favorite writers, especially of fantasy books and wants to exchange with people of other nationalities to make new friendships in the true spirit of IFOB. See more details on the Swap page. Hello Sinara! 📖📚👏🇧🇷📖 8 May 2019
Welcome Sinara de Oliveira Cortes from Rio Grande, RS, Brasil. She likes to collect bookmarks for books of her favorite writers, especially of fantasy books and wants to exchange with people of other nationalities to make new friendships in the true spirit of IFOB. See more details on the Swap page. Hello Sinara! 📖📚👏🇧🇷📖 8 May 2019
Member from Washington, USA
We have a new member and swap list participant from Spokane, Washington, USA - Shawna Hutchings. She sees bookmarks as pieces of art and great for sharing with her children. She would like to receive any kind in exchange for handmade bookmarks or those from Free Libraries. Check out her listing on the Swap page. Welcome Shawna! 🔖👩🎨🎨👩👧👦🇺🇸🔖 8 May 2019
We have a new member and swap list participant from Spokane, Washington, USA - Shawna Hutchings. She sees bookmarks as pieces of art and great for sharing with her children. She would like to receive any kind in exchange for handmade bookmarks or those from Free Libraries. Check out her listing on the Swap page. Welcome Shawna! 🔖👩🎨🎨👩👧👦🇺🇸🔖 8 May 2019
Our First Member from Myanmar
Welcome to Hninwaddy Linlat from Yangon! Hninwaddy is a bookseller and writer who loves books and thus appreciates bookmarks. Thanks for joining IFOB! 📖👏🔖🇲🇲 1 May 2019
Welcome to Hninwaddy Linlat from Yangon! Hninwaddy is a bookseller and writer who loves books and thus appreciates bookmarks. Thanks for joining IFOB! 📖👏🔖🇲🇲 1 May 2019
International Collector from Goleta, California, USA
Our newest member is Barbara McCaffrey who collects bookmarks from all over the world along with postcards and postage stamps. She would like to receive all genres and has many bookmarks of all genres to trade. Find her on the Swap page. Welcome Barbara! 🙌🔖📖🇺🇸🌐🌍 24 April 2019
Our newest member is Barbara McCaffrey who collects bookmarks from all over the world along with postcards and postage stamps. She would like to receive all genres and has many bookmarks of all genres to trade. Find her on the Swap page. Welcome Barbara! 🙌🔖📖🇺🇸🌐🌍 24 April 2019
Member from San Diego, California, USA
We welcome an enthusiastic new member Scott Paulson, from San Diego, California. Scott is interested in many types of paper crafts such as paper theatres, paper optical toys, and origami. He has been collecting a few years and likes to use bookmarks to advertise the events he promotes in his job. Scott wrote a blog post about his World Bookmark Day activities, and also made a very generous donation to IFOB. Welcome Scott! 📖 👏🇺🇸💰🔖 12 April 2019
We welcome an enthusiastic new member Scott Paulson, from San Diego, California. Scott is interested in many types of paper crafts such as paper theatres, paper optical toys, and origami. He has been collecting a few years and likes to use bookmarks to advertise the events he promotes in his job. Scott wrote a blog post about his World Bookmark Day activities, and also made a very generous donation to IFOB. Welcome Scott! 📖 👏🇺🇸💰🔖 12 April 2019
New Member from Turkey
Mustafa Aral from Bursa/Inegal, Turkey joins our swap list and wants to receive bookmarmks about comics (Marvel, DC character), manga and can send those about famous people (writers) and Turkish books. We missed adding him earlier - with apologies! 📖 🔖🇹🇷 😄 12 April 2019
Mustafa Aral from Bursa/Inegal, Turkey joins our swap list and wants to receive bookmarmks about comics (Marvel, DC character), manga and can send those about famous people (writers) and Turkish books. We missed adding him earlier - with apologies! 📖 🔖🇹🇷 😄 12 April 2019
Membership Grows to 162!
With the addition of Anke Rudeck from Hamburg, Germany, who likes to collect all kinds of bookmarks. Welcome, Anke!📖 🔖🥰🇩🇪🔖📖 9 April 2019
With the addition of Anke Rudeck from Hamburg, Germany, who likes to collect all kinds of bookmarks. Welcome, Anke!📖 🔖🥰🇩🇪🔖📖 9 April 2019
New Member from New Mexico, USA
Welcome Angela Coffin from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loves handmade, vintage, and foreign bookmarks and those with spiders, mushrooms, and cemeteries. Thanks for joining us, Angela! 📖🔖🙌🕷🍄⚰️📖 4 April 2019
Welcome Angela Coffin from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loves handmade, vintage, and foreign bookmarks and those with spiders, mushrooms, and cemeteries. Thanks for joining us, Angela! 📖🔖🙌🕷🍄⚰️📖 4 April 2019
Become A Member
Membership is free of charge and qualifies for a subscription to our newsletters. It also enables you to write blog entries, articles and to display your artwork relating to bookmarks on our website. You will also be able to join our private Facebook group to communicate with other members. You can add a listing to the Swap page to swap bookmarks with other members all over the world. Interested? Join us by completing the application form below.
Membership is free of charge and qualifies for a subscription to our newsletters. It also enables you to write blog entries, articles and to display your artwork relating to bookmarks on our website. You will also be able to join our private Facebook group to communicate with other members. You can add a listing to the Swap page to swap bookmarks with other members all over the world. Interested? Join us by completing the application form below.
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Membership Guideline
We welcome all individuals with an interest in bookmarks to join us, independent of their nationality, ethnicity, religious and political views. However, we cannot tolerate any religious or political activities in our community because we believe that this will lead inevitably to the discrimination of some of our members. To this end, applications using email addresses from organisations with a religious or political character will not be accepted. Please use your private email address instead for the membership application and for your communications within the IFOB community. |
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Make a donation: We ask that members donate a small amount such as $5 to cover our operating expenses. You may donate any amount if you wish to support our activities. Thank you!
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