Bookbinding
Bookbinding

Author: Douglas Cockerell

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2005-07-26

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0486440397

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Considered by many bookbinders and librarians to be the clearest and most valuable exposition of hand bookbinding in English, this volume concisely covers virtually every aspect of the craft — from folding and collating pages, trimming and gilding edges, to preparing covers, designing and inlaying on leather, and creating clasps and ties.

The Complete Book of Bookbinding
The Complete Book of Bookbinding

Author: Josep Cambras

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781579906467

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A time-honored craft, bookbinding protects and enhances written and printed documents. Many of the diverse techniques of the improve a book's functionality and appearance are described in the these thoroughly illustrated pages.

Hand Bookbinding
Hand Bookbinding

Author: Aldren A. Watson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-20

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0486132544

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DIVExpert, illustrated guide to creating fine books by hand. Materials and equipment, basic procedures, rebinding an old book, more, plus 8 projects: dust jacket, folio, music binding, manuscript binding, 4 others. /div

Bookbinding
Bookbinding

Author: Franziska Morlok

Publisher: Laurence King

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781786271686

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Bookbinding is a unique and essential reference guide for designers, explaining industrial bookbinding techniques with a focus on the design and conception of print products. Packed full of insights from the world's best bookbinders, it contains everything you need to know about folding, stitching and binding to create beautiful books.

ABC of Leather Bookbinding
ABC of Leather Bookbinding

Author: Edward R. Lhotka

Publisher:

Published: 2000-11-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781584560289

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This work is an illustrated manual that shows step-by-step the art and science of fine leather bookbinding. The author learned the ancient craft from one of England's foremost binders, Alfred de Sauty. In this informative work, he takes the reader through the intricacies of traditional leather binding. Every step is illustrated, along with a short, clear explanation. To lessen confusion, Lhotka doesn't explain all the different ways a procedure may be done; he concentrates on his way, as taught by de Sauty. Edward Lhotka began bookbinding in 1924 apprenticed to Alfred de Sauty. During the next 48 years, Lhotka rose from journeyman to assistant manager of the fine binding department of the famous R.R. Donnelley & Sons. As a teacher, he has taught hundreds the fine art of hand binding after hours at Donnelley's.

Boxes for the Protection of Books
Boxes for the Protection of Books

Author: Lage Carlson

Publisher: Preservation Directorate Coll Gress

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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"[This book] is designed to meet the needs of book conservators, museum technicians, and curators in libraries and archives who require a practical method for the construction of protective boxes."--from foreword.

Bookbinding
Bookbinding

Author: Kathy Abbott

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2014-04-30

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 1847977847

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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 covered include single-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; containers; phase box, slipcase and portfolio case. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 colour photographs.