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Bookbinding: A Manual of Techniques
First edition. An introductory manual designed to give the beginner a "thorough grounding" to the craft of binding. Explains processes in a easy to understand, step by step method, and includes a few unconvential techniques. Well illustrated throughout, with photographs and line drawings. Jacket rubbed. 158 pages. paper over boards, dust jacket.. 8vo..
160 pages, Hardcover
First published August 28, 1989
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April 5, 2023
Very practical, clear, to the point and a great book to keep
February 24, 2014
A very dry text that’s definitely not a guide for beginners.
If, on the other hand, you are familiar with the basics of bookbinding, this is a treasure trove of new techniques and tips.
It’s mostly text based with minimum illustrated guidance, but really useful if you are already familiar with common terms and good at following written instructions.
It has a small section in book restoration that pretty much makes up for any other thing one might find lacking.
If, on the other hand, you are familiar with the basics of bookbinding, this is a treasure trove of new techniques and tips.
It’s mostly text based with minimum illustrated guidance, but really useful if you are already familiar with common terms and good at following written instructions.
It has a small section in book restoration that pretty much makes up for any other thing one might find lacking.
February 19, 2015
Wish I could keep this book - it's from the library - because even though Richmond includes a lot of extraneous information, doesn't have great/many illustrations, and gears her book specifically to Brits, it is a wealth of information on how to bind books.
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