Ikegami Kojiro 1908 1985 (1 results)
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Published by Weatherhill, New York, 1986
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Near Fine. includes dust-jacket. DETAILS: near fine dust-jacket, slight edge wear, cover price $29.95, attractive copy, near fine brown half-cloth with green boards. IKEGAMI, KOJIRO. Japanese bookbinding: instructions from a master craftsman. Adapted by Barbara B. Stephan. New York: Weatherhill, 1986, state…d First Edition, xi, 127pp., . About the book : A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted for Western readers. Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided and substitutes are recommended for items not readily available. For centuries the West has admired Japanese books, but only now can we make them ourselves and take full advantage of their creative possibilities. Stunning and practical, these bindings are ideal for preserving calligraphy, letters, artwork, and poems, for adding a distinctive touch to limited-edition books, and for use as diaries or gifts. - CONTENTS: Preface to the English edition -- Author's preface -- 1. Introducing Japanese books. Historical development ; Structure -- 2. Tools and materials. Tools ; Paper ; Other materials -- 3. Basic binding procedure. Preparing the cover ; Four-hole binding -- 4. Four-hole binding variations. Kangxi binding ; Hemp-leaf binding ; Tortoise-shell binding ; Chinese-style binding ; Yamato binding -- 5. Accordion books. Basic accordion book ; Album ; Double-leaved album ; Flutter book -- 6. Ledgers. Ledger bound with flat cord ; Ledger with Yamato binding ; Ledger with three-hole binding ; Accordion-style ledger ; Account book ; Receipt book -- 7. Other binding methods. Butterfly book; Multisection book ; Handscroll -- 8. Book cases. Wraparound case ; Four-sided case ; Box case -- 9. Mending Japanese books. Patching insect holes ; Backing damaged paper ; Inserting support papers -- Appendix 1: Selected reading -- Appendix 2: Suppliers -- Glossary. 9780834801967 ISBN 0834801965.
