Manual of Library Bookbinding: Practical and Historical (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Thomas Coutts

9780267471430: Manual of Library Bookbinding: Practical and Historical (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267471432 ISBN 13: 9780267471430

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the art and history of bookbinding in one authoritative guide.

This practical and historical work surveys decorative book covers, endpapers, and the craft’s evolution, showing how designers, tools, and processes shaped the look of books across eras. It discusses a flourishing modern scene and explains five broad design categories—Esthetic, Symbolic, Heraldic, Pictorial, and Portraits—providing a clear view of what makes bindings distinctive.

This edition combines technical guidance with historical context, including references to notable authorities and a comprehensive glossary of terms used in bookbinding and related industries. You’ll find discussion of materials, lettering, cover methods, and endpapers, along with practical notes on repair, preservation, and the craft of binding for libraries and collectors.

Learn how decorative covers and endpapers are created, from color printing to gold tooling.
Understand the tools, processes, and terminology used by binders and designers.
See how old and new techniques influence bindings, from simple conservation to elaborate designs.
Access historical references and a glossary to deepen your knowledge of the craft.

Ideal for readers of library science, book history, restoration, and anyone curious about how books are made to endure.

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