Abbott Kathy - Bookbinding A Step - By - Step Guide - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
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. Topics include:'s Single - section bindings; paperback and hardback; multi - section bindings; full cloth case photograph album quarter leather binding with paper or cloth - covered sides and wrap - around structure and finally containers; phase box slipcase and portfolio case.
Title: Bookbinding A Step - By - Step Guide
Author(s): Abbott Kathy
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Barcode: 9781847971531
Pages: 160 Pages, Halftones, Color; Illustrations, Unspecified
Language: English
Publication Date: 1/31/2010
Category: Book Design