Hand Bookbinding Watson Aldren A.
Before the advent of modern mass-production methods, books were bound by hand to remarkably high standards of quality. Unfortunately, the introduction of machine-binding methods, while making books widely available at reasonable prices, also largely curtailed the art and craft of… Celý popis ↓
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Hand Bookbinding Watson Aldren A.
Before the advent of modern mass-production methods, books were bound by hand to remarkably high standards of quality. Unfortunately, the introduction of machine-binding methods, while making books widely available at reasonable prices, also largely curtailed the art and craft of making fine books by hand.This expert guide offers a solution. Beautiful and durable, they appealed to book lovers who appreciated not only a book's content but also the quality and craftsmanship of its binding.
Thorough, detailed instructions, with over 270 helpful illustrations by the author, cover materials, tools, and equipment (including making your own); fundamental procedures and technical methods; rebinding an old book; making a slipcase, and other essentials. Also In its pages, craftspeople can learn the traditional methods of bookbinding and produce high-quality hand-bound books themselves.