Bookbinding & Conservation by Hand: A Working Guide

by Laura S. Young

This book is designed as a working guide in the field of hand bookbinding and book conservation. It is intended as a practical manual for teachers and their students; as an instruction guide to be followed by the beginner attempting to learn binding on his or her own; and as a ready reference for experienced binders, book collectors, book dealers, and librarians.
Hand bookbinding in the United States has been influenced primarily by the English, French, and German schools of binding. The techniques described in this volume follow in principle the German school and, to the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first book in which these binding practices have appeared in English. German techniques move in a logical sequence and can be executed efficiently.

Hardcover

First published October 1, 1981

Reviews

[Lara Reusch · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a helpful guide but not enough illustrations which makes following the instructions difficult.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

"While everyone can handle a brush, few people know how to handle it properly in applying adhesives."

"If warpage occurs, and it shouldn't if proper care is taken, it is considered by some binders to be less offensive if the boards warp inward--hugging the book."

"Downward blows will crush the signatures and create a condition that is difficult to remedy."

"Binders often have a desire to peek to see if all is well. Curiosity, however, can result in wrinkled hinges."