Synopsis
Learn hands-on bookbinding from a clear, step-by-step guide for beginners. With practical projects and detailed problems, this book helps you understand the tools, materials, and techniques to craft or restore books.
This edition presents a practical course of handwork, from preparing covers and fly-leaves to binding and rebinding. It emphasizes careful planning, accurate measurements, and safe handling of materials so you can build sturdy, attractive book structures.
- Step-by-step instructions for common binding problems, including hinged covers and paper-backed frames
- Guidance on selecting materials that work together and assembling fly-leaves, endpapers, and lining sheets
- Illustrated layouts and dimensioned sketches to plan each project
- Original problems that encourage practical, student-led design and project completion
Ideal for hobbyists and students alike, especially readers curious about traditional bookbinding techniques and hands-on crafts.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical and engaging guide to the art of bookbinding, designed for use in elementary school classrooms. The author, drawing on extensive experience teaching manual training, presents a series of carefully structured lessons that guide students through a range of projects, from simple booklets to more complex mounts and even a folding checkerboard. The book is firmly rooted in the growing movement towards manual training in early education, a movement that sought to supplement traditional academic learning with practical skills. The author emphasizes the educational value of bookbinding, arguing that it develops essential skills such as initiative, problem-solving, and attention to detail. This book aims to equip teachers with the tools and methods to implement a successful bookbinding curriculum in their classrooms, even without specialized equipment or trained instructors. The book goes beyond merely outlining technical procedures, exploring the aesthetic and creative potential of bookbinding. The author encourages students to personalize their projects through design choices, lettering, and color schemes, fostering a sense of individual expression and artistic exploration. Through these projects, the book promotes a deeper understanding of craftsmanship and the connection between creative expression and practical skills, making it a valuable resource for educators and anyone interested in the history and artistry of bookbinding. 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 # 9781330057742_0
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