Panther Peak Bindery

Frits Johansen

Frits Johansen (1893 - 1967?) was a librarian by career and an amateur bookbinder. He was called by some as August Sandgren’s closest friend, and was also a student of his.  Born the same year as Sandgren, he was involved in the creation of the Sandgren Klubb after the master’s death.  His work has Sandgren’s fingerprints all over it, and in a very good way.

(SFJ - 4) Frits Johansen, marbled

(SFJ - 3) Frits Johansen, decorated paper

(SFJ - 1) Frits Johansen, Salto paper

(SFJ - 7) Frits Johansen, paste paper

(SFJ - 2) Frits Johansen, Salto paper

(MFJ - 2) Frits Johansen, paste paper

(MFJ - 3) Frits Johansen, paste paper

(SFJ - 10) Frits Johansen, paste paper

(SFJ - 9) Frits Johansen

(SFJ - 13) Frits Johansen, paste paper

(SFJ - 15) Frits Johansen, decorated

(SFJ - 25) Frits Johansen, decorated