Collection
Publication
Dover Publications (1990), 272 pages
Description
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated guide covers everything -- from binding simple pamphlets to sewn bindings of cloth and leather. Topics include materials, equipment, design, papers, printmaking, leathercrafting, repair and preservation, other techniques. Over 600 photographs and diagrams illustrate detailed, step-by-step instructions. Introduction. Supply Sources.
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LibraryThing member bmlg
an excellent introduction to the craft, with a solid historical section, straightforward instructions and clear diagrams. If you want one book to start you off, I'd strongly recommend this one.
LibraryThing member dllibrary
Dated, with all b&w photos but still quite useful. It has a pretty extensive section on decorated papers. The idea of using a "finder" to select sections of decorated paper for use in your book is great. It has good drawings describing a number of useful book structures. The section on tools and
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materials is not useful - there are better tools and materials now available. Show Less
ISBN
048626307X / 9780486263076
UPC
800759263073