The Book Binding Handbook: Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects

by Sue Doggett

The Bookbinding Handbook shows readers how to make their own books with detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-color illustrations. There are chapters dealing with simple folded books, pamphlet stitches, more complex multi-section bindings, and containers, all of which can be combined to create your own personalized journals, notebooks, albums, and portfolios. There are gallery sections included for inspiration, with examples of work by practicing book artists, binders, and students, which show ways in which the projects described throughout the book can be developed.

The first half of this book deals with getting started, making your own decorative papers, basic techniques, and an introduction to different types of book forms, while the remaining sections are given over to specific projects. The projects involve many new structures and techniques, while at the same time utilizing and building upon skills acquired in the earlier chapters

This book is intended as a springboard for ideas and creative development. If you need extra information on bookbinding books, and where to buy materials, there is a list of suppliers and useful addresses at the back of the book, and a selected bibliography for further reading.

Genres: Crafts, Reference, Nonfiction, Books About Books

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tina]

Always interesting to check out new ideas and different techniques, compare, contrast and make!

[Pamela Puskarich]

Good directions on types of folds, stitches and binding. Much more art style than traditional.

[Jane]

Only skimmed it so far, and it looks promising. BUT beware, it is the same content as her Bookworks, which I bought at the same time.

[NoBeatenPath]

A good collection of bookbinding techniques that are well explained and illustrated. Probably aimed more at the 'crafter' than the 'book artist' but not necessarily let down by that fact. This book would be a definite plus for anyone who is just starting bookbinding, or is looking for some interesting projects involving paper and card.

[Karin Bartimole]

Some good photos and information, but not the best instructions, if you're looking for a true manual on bookmaking. This book does cover a wide range of styles of hand made books - from simple accordions to more sculptural styles.

[Karen Rush]

Good instructions especially for binding.