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Kathy Abbott
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Bookbinding: A Step-by-Step Guide |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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160 |
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2010-07-09 |
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1847971539 |
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Crowood Press |
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1.68 pounds |
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8.78 x 0.59 x 10.51 inches |
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Product Description
For beginners or experienced bookbinders, antiquarian bookshops or conservation binders—detailed steps for practicing an age-old craft steeped in beauty and tradition Appropriate for a beginner or for an established bookbinder wishing to refresh their memory, this practical guide introduces the techniques of hand-binding a book with step-by-step instructions and photographs. The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Here, transforming a few sheets of paper and some thread into a book to be proud of is made accessible. For the more experienced craftsperson, it also covers how to work with leather to create classic, professional bindings. Topics covered include single-section bindings, such as paperback or hardcover; multisection bindings, such as full-cloth case, photograph album, quarter-leather binding with paper or cloth-covered sides, or wrap-around structure; and containers, such as a phase box, slipcase, or portfolio case.
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http://bookmooch.com/1847971539 |
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