Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique (Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing) - Softcover

Book 6 of 8: Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing

Diehl, Edith

 
9780486240206: Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique (Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing)

Synopsis

Mammoth volume by one of the world's foremost practitioners. Both historical survey emphasizing decorated bindings, and eminently practical guide to hand bookbinding. 93 plates, 242 figures.

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Synopsis

Traces the history of bookbinding and book decoration, demonstrates basic techniques, and discusses materials, tools, and finishing procedures.

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9780878172559: Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique

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ISBN 10:  0878172556 ISBN 13:  9780878172559
Publisher: Hacker Art Books, 1980
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