Bookbinding
A step-by-step guide
Published on 31. January 2010
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-84797-153-1 (ISBN)
Description
The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition. It has developed through the ages and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or an established bookbinder wishing to refresh your memory, this practical book introduces the techniques with step-by-step instructions and photographs. It explains how to transform a few sheets of paper and some thread into a book to be proud of. For the more experienced, the author also covers how to work with leather to create classic, professional bindings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Halftones, color; Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
746 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84797-153-1 (9781847971531)
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E-Book
04/2014
The Crowood Press Ltd
€20.99
Available for download
Person
Kathy Abbott has been a bookbinder for over twenty years. She served a four-year apprenticeship before studying bookbinding and print finishing at the London College of Printing. She went on to graduate in Bookbinding at Roehampton University. She is currently self-employed as a bookbinder and book conservator. She teaches at the City Literary Institute in London and at West Dean College, Chichester. Her work is held in private and public collections, including the British Library. Resident - London