{ "item_title" : "Bookbinding And The Care Of Books", "item_author" : [" Douglas Cockerell", "Noel Rooke "], "item_description" : "Bookbinding and the Care of Books: A Handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders and Librarians is a comprehensive guide to bookbinding and book care, written by Douglas Cockerell and first published in 1901. The book is intended for anyone interested in learning about bookbinding or caring for books, whether they are amateurs or professionals.The book begins with an introduction to the history of bookbinding, including the materials and techniques used in different periods. It then moves on to cover the tools and materials needed for bookbinding, including paper, cloth, leather, and adhesives. The book also provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of binding techniques, including case binding, limp binding, and quarter binding.In addition to covering the basics of bookbinding, the book also provides guidance on the care and repair of books. It includes information on how to properly handle and store books, as well as how to repair common book problems such as torn pages and loose bindings.Overall, Bookbinding and the Care of Books is a valuable resource for anyone interested in bookbinding or book care. Its clear and concise instructions make it accessible to beginners, while its depth and detail make it useful for more experienced bookbinders and librarians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/459/006/1164590065_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "32.95", "online_price" : "32.95", "our_price" : "32.95", "club_price" : "32.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

Overview

Customers Also Bought

Details