At 420 pages, this comprehensive reference guide explores bookbinding techniques in start-to-finish detail, explaining all possible options in clear illustrations and easy-to-follow text, making it easy for artists and designers to compare and choose among them. From types of paper to folding methods, to all of the available paperback and hardcover bindings, to finishing techniques and case studies by contemporary designers, Bookbinding is truly the must-have book for professional designers and production staff. Bookbinding is also a work of art in its own right, given an award by the Type Director's Club for typographic excellence.
This book is a very enjoyable and informative read. If you want to know about the book-making process (after the writing/arting is done), this is definitely the book to go to. This is one of the coolest books I have ever read.
Though the ISBN I typed in (9781616896577) lead to this page, the title on the actual book is "Bookbinding: A Comprehensive Guide to Folding, Sewing & Binding"
I will say that the design elements of this book (bright red, bright white, black, and polka dots) sometimes hurts the eyes. Definitely reading that should be done over a long period of time rather than binged. Save your eyes!!