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

Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases: A Project Approach for Learning Traditional MethodsThe high quality of traditional bookbinding is renowned, and while apprenticeships are difficult to come by today, this step by step guide by expert hand binders is the next best thing. Teaching you valuable beginning and intermediate level skills, using their trademark hands on approach, the Hollanders explain the basics of the craft, then guide you through five projects. Detailed instructions and photos help you to success. You'll master the

The high quality of traditional bookbinding is renowned, and while apprenticeships are difficult to come by today, this step-by-step guide by expert hand-binders is the next best thing. Teaching you valuable beginning and intermediate level skills, using their trademark hands-on approach, the Hollanders explain the basics of the craft, then guide you through five projects. Detailed instructions and photos help you to success. You'll master the pamphlet book style, the flat-back book, the round-back book, and the construction of slipcases and clamshell boxes for decorative book protection. Along with formulas to help you navigate making your own custom-size books, an extensive glossary of bookbinding terms and a list of resources offer ongoing support. A gallery of the authors' handmade books and boxes provides inspiration.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 06/28/2019
ISBN: 9780764357350
Pages: 208
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.90w x 1.10d