Watson, Aldren A.
Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486291574
- author:
- Watson, Aldren A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 1.27 x 27.43 centimetres
- Genre:
- Bookbinding
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Beautifully crafted books were once the norm, valued not only for their content but also for the quality and skill that went into their binding. However, the introduction of machine-binding methods made them widely available at reasonable prices, but also largely lost the art of handcrafting fine books. This manual offers a solution, providing a comprehensive guide to traditional bookbinding methods and techniques. With over 270 illustrations, this expert guide covers the essentials of bookbinding, including materials, tools, and equipment, as well as fundamental procedures and technical methods. It also includes step-by-step directions for eight binding projects, from a dust jacket to a manuscript binding. Clearly written and easy to follow, this manual is ideal for those wishing to create high-quality handcrafted bindings, as well as students and professionals in publishing and its allied trades.
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