The Craft of Bookbinding (Paperback)

Manly Banister

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Language: English

Published by Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2003

0486278522 / 9780486278520

Series: Book 5 of 8 - Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing

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Paperback. Most book lovers are familiar with the frustration of having a treasured book fall apart from age or use or both. Now the solution is at hand in this modestly priced, step-by-step guide to the craft of hand bookbinding. With this book, you'll learn how to restore not only ailing hardcovers, but paperbacks, periodicals, and other materials as well.Profusely illustrated with over 250 photos and drawings by the author, the clear, concise text gives details of book sewing of all types - antique, flexible, outside cords, lockstitch, whipstitch, and more, as well as the modern practice of perfect binding in which the bound book is composed of single sheets. You'll also learn how to make endpapers, attach headbands, case in, and cover with book cloth, buckram, artificial leather, and other materials. Finally, Mr. Banister offers clear instructions for adding titling and decoration with gold leaf, gold and metal foils, and printed labels.In short, this expert guide will teach you everything you need to know about bookbinding - even how to build your own book press and other equipment. An updated list of suppliers will help you locate any other materials you may need. Profusely illustrated step-by-step guide to binding books, paperbacks, periodicals. Instructions for sewing, making endpapers, attaching headbands, adding covers, titling, much more. Updated list of suppliers. 254 illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
The Craft of Bookbinding (Paperback)
Author
Manly Banister
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc., New York
Publication year
2003
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0486278522
ISBN 13
9780486278520
Series
Book 5 of 8: Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing

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