Through our programs, the biennial book fairs, symposia, and our publications, we bring to the attention of the public and our book arts constituency the importance and value of book arts in transmitting cultural history. The art and craft of the book depends upon the knowledge of traditional forms, design, and hand-manufacture; as well as familiarity with the traditional art techniques, latest technologies, imaging sciences, and automated printing machines. The Codex Foundation believes that without the patronage of educated consumers and collectors these time-honored traditions will disappear, and with them the skills and disciplines that are necessary to ensure the survival of the hand-produced book. Our goal is to raise the consciousness of private and institutional collectors, and the bar of excellence for artists; to add significant scholarly contributions to the book arts canon.