Bookbinding Basics

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
• Published by: Sterling August 28, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 140270108X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1402701085
• Book Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

From Library Journal
Hand bookbinding, once a vital part of commercial publishing, is now practiced only by devotees of the book arts. This gorgeously illustrated and detailed guide by Italian teacher Rosati has several practice projects for learning the techniques of classical bookbinding. Folding paper, sawing slots, sewing in a frame, making the book block, and making and attaching the cover are illustrated step by step in close-up photographs. Separate projects for binding magazines or making books without a sewing frame are included. A good guide for anyone wanting professional quality results, this book belongs in public library or academic arts and crafts collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
“This gorgeously illustrated and detailed guide has several practice projects for learning the techniques of classical bookbindingillustrated step by step in close-up photographs. A good guide for anyone wanting professional quality results, this book belongs in public library or academic arts and crafts collections.”—Library Journal.


Reader Reviews
This review is from: Bookbinding Basics (Hardcover) After wasting my money on this book, I spend an hour counting the inaccuracies throughout the text. Sloppy workmanship evident in the photos of the bulk of the work should tip off anyone with any more than a rudimentary understanding of hand binding that the book should not be take seriously. Don't let the glossy photos fool you. The only redeeming attribute of this book is to show my students how not to do hand binding. Comment (1) | | (Report this)