LEGATORIA INNOCENTI FABIO

Traditional Florentine Bookbinding Since 1984.

We hand-bind theses, restore books, and create custom-made pieces, crafted entirely by hand.

Logo della legatoria: un'impronta di mano umana colorata. I colori dell'impronta (arancione, verde, blu, rosso e dettagli scuri) creano una texture a pittura acrilica o tempera.

An Artisan’s Hand, at Your Service.


Over 40 years of experience in traditional bookbinding and fine craftsmanship.

Fully customizable projects, tailored to your needs.

Every piece is carefully designed and handcrafted to last.

“A few words. Silence, punctuated by the sound of an old radio. The work is marked by the rhythm of the cutting machine, while countless volumes lie stacked one upon another.

On the outskirts of Florence, an old garage is home to what may be the area’s last traditional bookbinding workshop. This is Fabio Innocenti’s Legatoria.”

— BisenzioSette Journal, 17 November 2017
Visit our workshop to read the full story.

Our Services


Thesis

Book Restoration

Custom Made Pieces


Bookbinding: Theses, Student Papers, Projects, Comics & Magazines 〰️

Restoration: Antique Books, Lectionaries, Dictionaries 〰️

Paper Goods: Binders, Party Favors, Gift Boxes & Jewelry Boxes 〰️

Editorial & Newspaper Archives 〰️

Municipal Records & Archives 〰️

Legal Journals 〰️

Bookbinding: Theses, Student Papers, Projects, Comics & Magazines 〰️ Restoration: Antique Books, Lectionaries, Dictionaries 〰️ Paper Goods: Binders, Party Favors, Gift Boxes & Jewelry Boxes 〰️ Editorial & Newspaper Archives 〰️ Municipal Records & Archives 〰️ Legal Journals 〰️

Thesis & Projects

Hardback 

Starting at 20,00 euros

A rigid book board cover finished with the bookbinding material of your choice. An elegant, formal look for your thesis.

Classic Print

Printed in black or colored inkjet on book cloth or buckram.

Gold or Silver Foil

Finished with gold or silver foil on eco-leather for a distinctive look.

Paperback

Starting at 10,00 euros

A colored cover of your choice, made from thin cardboard. Flexible and light.

Classic Print

Printed in black or colored inkjet directly on the cover board.


You write the thesis

We’ll take care of the rest

Once you trust us with printing your pages, layout, logo placement, and binding margins are simply no longer something you need to worry about.

One single step to guarantee a flawless result, inside and out.

Macchina industriale che stampa o taglia materiali metallici o carta, con parti in movimento e linee di produzione.

Interested in our products or services? Please reach out to us by filling out the form in the Contact Us section.

Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll gladly provide all the details regarding pricing, materials, and tailored advice.


Made to go together

Every thesis can have its matching favor, designed using the exact same cover print.

Contact us to learn more or to share your preferences, we will design them together.

Bomboniere Tesi - set of 3

23,00 euros

Bomboniere Tesi - set of 5

35,00 euros

Bomboniere Tesi - set of 10

69,00 euros

Materials

Book Cloth (Tela) & Buckram

Highly versatile materials, perfect for inkjet printing and the most durable choice for restoration work.

Eco-Leather

Our go-to material for an elegant look, and ideal for hot-stamped gold and silver foil print.

The Book

Wizard

That's what some people call Fabio,

because behind his counter sits more than forty years of experience and craftsmanship, all devoted to preserving the past through restoration.

Book Restoration


"When I used to bind several volumes together, I worked with a cord frame — now I sew freehand, with tape, or with cord." Needle, thread, hammer, and glue remain his essential tools.

— BisenzioSette Journal, 17 November 2017
Visit our workshop to read the full story.

How We Restore

We reinforce the book's existing structure using the right materials, so it holds up for years to come.

Rebinding

When the stitching gives way, we carefully take the book apart to rebuild its structure:

We hand-resew each individual signature to restore stability and strength to the volume.

We reinforce the spine with new mull and headbands, giving the book back its natural opening and a structure built to last.

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Cover & Customization

Conservation Approach We preserve the original spine whenever possible, to protect the book's authenticity. If it's too damaged, we replace it with cloth while keeping the original cover intact.

New Look If the original cover can no longer be saved — or if you'd simply like a different look — we'll give your book new life with a custom cover made from the materials in our atelier.

It's Time to Give That Book A New Life

Tell us what you'd like done in our contact section, and we'll walk you through the restoration options that fit best.

Keep in mind that we need to see the book in person to put together a quote — so we recommend stopping by the workshop for all the details you need.

Contact Us

The story of a book starts before the first page.

Planners

Bringing order to your ideas and room for your creativity.

Hand-stitched by the artisan.
Made to stay with you until the very last page.

Every planner can be personalized on request, or you can choose the one that's right for you from the artisan's curated collection.

Coming Soon!

L'immagine mostra un'impronta di mano umana colorata. I colori dell'impronta (arancione, verde, blu, rosso e dettagli scuri) creano una texture a pittura acrilica o tempera. Foto babbo

Immagine  di una carta color avorio con texture leggermente ruvida.
Immagine  di una carta color avorio con texture leggermente ruvida.

Unlike machines, we use thicker cotton thread, add reinforcing mull to every volume, and rely on long-lasting glue. But most of all…

Every step is guided

by the artisan's careful eye.

Eco-leather

Book cloth

(Tela)

Buckram

Explore unique pieces created from our customers' own requests.

FAQ

4,9 ★★★★★ on Google

See something you like? Reach out to ask about custom requests, pricing, or our services.

Send us a message through our Contact page or call us directly at +39 055 895 3187.

All pieces are made and ordered directly through our bookbinding studio—we’re here to give you all the details on availability, custom touches, and quotes.

You imagine it.

We handcraft it.