The LLL display cabinet in the Star Brewery, Lewes, provides a showcase for some of our products.

To see more why not visit our website

A BBC program to cherish

A day or two ago the BBC broadcast a great program about the history of the Bible, focusing on two early and hugely important tomes; the Codex Sinaticus and the Winchester Bible. If you want to see the program click: BBC: History of the Book but don't hang around the iPlayer only holds items for a few days

We have a Winner - just

I am delighted to announce the winner of our New Year competition. The standard of entries was even higher than in previous months. Choosing a winner was not simple, but after much thought we decided that BS of the Valleys had squeaked home with this entry:

Togetherweareverycross

Well done, BS. Your prize is on its way.

Details of our next competition will be announced shortly.

Happy New Year

Today is Chinese New Year - the year of the Rabbit

Here is a picture of some of our cards in our display cabinet outside our workshop in Lewes.

As you can see, Libre Livre wishes all our customers a Happy Chinese New Year, and a Happy Valentine's Day to follow

The Museum of Writing

London University has recently acquired the artifacts of the Museum of Writing. Last night I attended a reception to mark the occasion. The intention is to make them publicly available via a 'virtual' museum, though as there are 15,000 items that may take a little time.

The museum covers the entire history of written communication, from ancient cuneiform clay tablets onwards. And what an astonishing history that has been, ranging through papyrus, parchment (animal skin), wax tablets, birch bark, paper and more recently electronic media. Writing implements have included wooden wedges, metal styli, pencils, dip pens, fountain pens, and biros to name a few. Browsing through that lot should be a treat.

The Libre Livre blog will give details of how to access the museum once it is up and running.