Overview
The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition. It has developed through the ages and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or an established bookbinder wishing to refresh your memory, this practical book introduces the techniques with step-by-step instructions and photographs. It explains how to transform a few sheets of paper and some thread into a book to be proud of. For the more experienced, the author also covers how to work with leather to create classic, professional bindings. Topics include: sSingle-section bindings; paperback and hardback; multi-section bindings; full cloth case, photograph album, quarter leather binding with paper or cloth-covered sides, and wrap-around structure, and finally containers; phase box, slipcase and portfolio case.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781847971531
- ISBN-10: 1847971539
- Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
- Publish Date: January 2010
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Page Count: 160
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