Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered: A Lecture Read Before the Grolier Club of New-York, March 25, 1885, With Additions and New Illustrations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Matthews

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265647517 ISBN 13: 9780265647516

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered reveals a late‑19th‑century lecture on how modern bindings are made and judged.

It offers practical guidance for librarians, collectors, and binders who want sturdy, well‑finished books that last.

This edition distills a speaker’s view on the difference between mass‑market machine binding and fine hand binding. It explains how leather, boards, and paper behave in use, and why a well‑made binding combines solidity, flexibility, and true detailing. It also covers the crafts of forwarding and finishing, and how taste in color and design shapes the final result.
What you’ll experience

• Foundations of good binding, from materials to the mechanics of folding, sewing, and covering
• Practical tips for evaluating bindings and communicating preferences to binders
• Observations on color choices, design accuracy, and the roles of forwarders and finishers
• Historical context showing how traditional tools and methods informed modern practice

Ideal for readers curious about book arts, library preservation, and the craft of binding. This edition suits students, collectors, librarians, and professional binders seeking a clear, historical, and practical perspective on the art of bookbinding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265647517
• ISBN 13: 9780265647516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 116