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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- Access historical references and a glossary to deepen your knowledge of the craft.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This manual is a practical guide to both hand and machine bookbinding with a focus on library bookbinding and the importance of good workmanship and quality materials. The author distinguishes between commercial binding, which is produced almost entirely by machinery, and library binding, which requires great care and attention to detail. For library bookbinding, an understanding of the history and principles of papermaking is essential. An overview of the book's suggested tender and specification for library binding is discussed, with special attention to the different recordkeeping systems and checks needed for smooth workflow and efficient book handling. The author includes sections on home binderies and book repairing, concluding with general information, recipes, and a helpful glossary of terms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332154104_0
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