Bookbinding Basics - Hardcover

Rosati, Paola

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806979399 ISBN 13: 9780806979397

Publisher: Sterling, 2001

Synopsis

The creative and ancient art of bookbinding offers countless options for selecting exquisite papers, cover fabrics, ribbons for markers, and other decorative touches. From aligning and folding the sheets to adding attractive endpapers, this manual provides in-depth knowledge of all the fundamentals--materials, paper cutting; forming the book block; and reinforcing bindings. Fashion a range of personalized note, recipe, and date books with two-part or rounded spines. Each one is lovelier when handcrafted!

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

From Library Journal:

Hand bookbinding, once a vital part of commercial publishing, is now practiced only by devotees of the book arts. This beautifully illustrated and detailed guide by Italian teacher Rosati has several practice projects for learning the techniques of classical bookbinding. Folding paper, sawing slots, sewing in a frame, making the book block, and making and attaching the cover are illustrated step by step in close-up photographs. Separate projects for binding magazines or making books without a sewing frame are included. A good guide for anyone wanting professional quality results, this book belongs in public library or academic arts and crafts collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0806979399
• ISBN 13: 9780806979397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160