Ivor Robinson MBE (28 October 1924 – 19 February 2014) was a British master craftsman and fine bookbinder, one of the most important of the late 20th century.

His work is held in high esteem, entering many public and private collections around the world, and fetching good prices at auction.

[1] In 1946, Robinson moved to Salisbury to work with binder Harry Bailey, eventually going into partnership with him.

An eight-tape interview with Robinson about his life and work is held by the British Library as part of its 'Crafts Lives' archive.

[9] Another, The Illiad, was listed for $5000 in 2005[10] The seller, Joshua Heller Rare Books, Inc., of Washington DC, describes Robinson: "After war service in the Royal Navy, he completed his apprenticeship with a local bookbinder and then worked in Salisbury with Harry Bailey as Bailey and Robinson, Bookbinders.