Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases: A Project Approach for Learning Traditional Methods - Hardcover

Tom Hollander, Cindy Hollander

 
9780764357350: Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases: A Project Approach for Learning Traditional Methods

Synopsis

A hands-on guide to learning the foundations of traditional bookbinding.

This step-by-step guide introduces the essential materials, tools, and techniques used in the craft, offering an accessible path for beginners through intermediate makers.

With apprenticeships now rare, expert binders and instructors Tom and Cindy Hollander provide a practical alternative through their clear, hands-on teaching approach.

Inside, you’ll learn how to create:

  • Pamphlet-style books
  • Flat-back books
  • Round-back books
  • Slipcases for protection
  • Clamshell boxes for decorative storage

Detailed instructions and photographs guide you through each project, helping you build confidence and precision.

Additional features include formulas for creating custom-sized books, an extensive glossary of bookbinding terms, and a list of helpful resources.

A gallery of the authors’ handmade books and boxes offers further inspiration.

A practical and inspiring guide for anyone looking to develop bookbinding skills.

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About the Author

Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander are the owners of Hollander’s School of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have taught book arts and supplied high-quality bookbinding supplies for more than twenty-five years.

 

 

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