Bookbinding Basics; Author: Rosati, Paola; Hardback; Book

Author: Rosati, Paola
Hardback; Book; 160 Colour Plates
159 pages
Published: January 2002
Sterling Publishing Co Inc
ISBN: 0806979399

The creative and ancient art of bookbinding offers countless options for selecting exquisite papers, cover fabrics, ribbons for markers, and other decorative touches. From aligning and folding the sheets to adding attractive endpapers, this manual provides in-depth knowledge of all the fundamentals--materials, paper cutting; forming the book block; and reinforcing bindings. Fashion a range of personalized note, recipe, and date books with two-part or rounded spines. Each one is lovelier when handcrafted!Easy to follow instructions with accompanying pictures. From aligning and folding the sheets to stitching the body to adding attractive endpapers, this manual provides in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of bookbinding, giving you the skills to fashion personalized note, recipe, and date books in a range of styles.