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The
Book Binding Handbook shows readers how to make their own books with detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-color illustrations. There are chapters dealing with simple folded books, pamphlet stitches, more complex multi-section bindings, and containers, all of which can be combined to create your own personalized journals, notebooks, albums, and portfolios. There are gallery sections included for inspiration, with examples of work by practicing book artists, binders, and students, which show ways in which the projects described throughout the book can be developed.
The first half of this book deals with getting started, making your own decorative papers, basic techniques, and an introduction to different types of book forms, while the remaining sections are given over to specific projects. The projects involve many new structures and techniques, while at the same time utilizing and building upon skills acquired in the earlier chapters
This book is intended as a springboard for ideas and creative development. If you need extra information on bookbinding books, and where to buy materials, there is a list of suppliers and useful addresses at the back of the book, and a selected bibliography for further reading.
Synopsis
The Book Binding Handbook provides essential guidance with clear step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of books, pamphlets, albums, journals, and diaries.
Synopsis
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in is a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. Physical books are very familiar, tactile, and interactive objects that can be a pleasure to hold, read, and write in, especially when it is made well from beautiful and unique materials. This book shows you, through step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-color illustrations, how you can make your own bookworks using a myriad of wonderful papers, cloths, and found materials.
The Book Binding Handbook contains a full description of the tools and equipment needed to create lovely, unique books whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional.