About

History

My name is Jacek Tylkowski, and I have been a bookbinder for over three decades, continuing the family tradition begun by my father in 1980. Since 1991, I have run Introligatornia Tylkowski, now based in Komorniki, near Poznań, Poland.

In recent years, I have specialised in bindings for limited editions and small print runs, working primarily on commission for publishers. I also occasionally take on bespoke projects for private clients.

I combine traditional bookbinding techniques with contemporary design and materials. I am fascinated by new approaches, which I discover by following global trends, professional literature, and outstanding examples of the craft.

I do not undertake restoration or conservation work, printing, or projects requiring exceptionally short turnaround times. I accept commissions from both Poland and abroad.

Thank you for visiting my website.

Jacek Tylkowski

training
  • 2022               ‘Centro del bel libro’ – Ascona, Switzerland 
  • 2006 – 2008    ‘Moderne Kunstboekband’ – Denderleeuw, Belgium
  • 2005 – 2008    ‘J&J Book Art Studio’ – Loket, Czech Republic
Exhibitions / Competitions
  • 2025/2026 – 18th Triennial of Artistic Bookbinding (Třebíč, Kroměříž, Prague – Czech Republic)
  • 2025 – Exhibition of the Polish Bookbinders Association at the House of Words Gallery (Lublin, Poland)
  • 2025 – Kazimierz Wielki University Library – 3rd Conference and Exhibition of the Polish Bookbinders Association (Bydgoszcz, Poland)
  • 2023 – Silesian Library – 2nd Conference and Exhibition of the Association of Polish Bookbinders (Katowice, Poland)
  • 2022 – University Library – 1st Conference and Exhibition of the Association of Polish Bookbinders (Poznań, Poland)
  • 2020 – The Elizabeth Soutar Bookbinding Competition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
  • 2020 – OPEN • SET – A Triennial Fine Binding Competition and Exhibition Promoting the Art of Binding (New York, USA)
  • 2017 – Bruno Schulz in… BINDING (Warsaw, Poland)
  • 2016 – Bibliofilinė Knyga (Vilnius, Lithuania)
  • 2013 – Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition, European Tour (Oxford, London, Brussels, Tallinn, Plzeň, Weimar, Leipzig, Madrid)
  • 2013 – Nobel Museum Bookbinding Exhibition (Stockholm, Sweden)
  • 2011 – Xe FIRA Internationaal Forum Voor Hedendaagse Kunstboekbanden (Bruges, Belgium)
  • 2010 – International Exhibition of Artistic Bookbinding “Scripta manent IV” (Tallinn, Estonia)
  • 2010 – XIII Triennial of Artistic Bookbinding (Brandýs nad Labem, Czech Republic)
  • 2009 – Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition (Oxford, United Kingdom)
  • 2007 – The Society International Bookbinding Competition (York, United Kingdom)
  • 2007 – XII Triennial of Artistic Bookbinding (Prague, Czech Republic)
  • 2007 – Second Archival Bookbinding Competition (České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

Member of the Association of Polish Bookbinders

Member of the Association of Czech Bookbinders

Member of the International Association of Masters of the Art of Bookbinding