The Book Makers
2020・United States・56 minutes
This documentary invites artists, writers, and book lovers from around the world to share why books touch our hearts so deeply. Traveling to New York, California, London, and Germany, from the private studios of book artists to the vast digital library of the Internet Archive, the film explores the meaning and possibilities of books in the digital age. The documentary showcases outstanding handmade books and limited edition prints, and interviews renowned writers such as Dave Eggers and Daniel Handler, who are dedicated to maintaining the unique position of books in popular culture.