We are located in central Illinois in a small building surrounded by native prairie grasses, across the road from a forest preserve. We are a two-person business that has existed in one form or another for at least 50 years, and has been under current ownership since 1978. We have books and customers on almost every continent. Our location in a university community has served us well.

Christopher Hohn, owner

Chris started working for this business in 1972 while finishing a degree in graphic design at the University of Illinois, graduating in 1973. He stayed with the bindery and bought the business in 1978 with the intent of maintaining it as a small shop serving primarily private individuals. He has kept the same vintage machinery running and makes books essentially the same way as they were made with this machinery many years ago. this formula has worked successfully for over 45 years.

Tedra Ashley-W, bookbinder

Tedra first learned to make books as an undergraduate at Indiana University. After moving to this community, she began showing up at the bindery to get materials and assistance to complete her unique and interesting book projects. She was hired to work full-time in 1997 and has been a full-time bookbinder for 25 years. Like Chris, she enjoys the clientele as well as the work. Tedra also does high-end custom bookbinding for clients all over the world. You can see more of Tedra's work on her own website at:

fineblankbooks.com

Also on Instagram at:

@fineblankbooks

Also on Twitter at:

@fineblankbooks