Non-Adhesive Binding, Volume II: 1-2- & 3-Section Sewings

by Keith A. Smith

This is a thorough text for sewing one, two, or three sections onto continuous support paper or vellum covers. The sewing path of each book creates a decorative sewing on the spine. Described by text, diagrams and photographs, almost all of the 122 sewings were devised as the book was written. In addition, there are 42 photographs of bindings by 22 contemporary binders.
Volume II is a veritable encyclopedia to browse and to choose which bindings to try next. These booklets are ideal for many projects by book artists and calligraphers. Whereas multi-section sewings in Volume III, giving several hundred pages, might not be appropriate for a smaller project. Like the earlier Books without Paste or Glue, Non-Adhesive Binding, Volume I, these sewings require no equipment, only a needle, thread and scissors.
1-Section Sewings: These booklets of four to thirty-two pages may have endsheets as part of the sewing.
2-Section Sewings: Some booklets have too many pages for a single section sewing. In the past, my books with over thirty-two pages but less than seventy were limited to the traditional 2-section pamphlet sewing. That is why I devised these sewings.
3-Section Sewings: Possibilities of design of the sewing pattern on the spine expands with three sections.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Art, Reference

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[Kati · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some really interesting ideas in it for books from 12 pages up to perhaps 100. I wish it included the (very short) applicable section on covers from the first book, though. While I do own the first book, it seems really unreasonable to require someone to buy a second $30 book for a few pages on loose cover guidelines. I also wish one of the two books had some tips on punching the covers to accept the sections.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keith Smith's book are the best reference for hand bookbinders whether refreshing previous knowledge or acquiring new skills. I would definitely recommend this book to bookbinding newbies and experts alike. Do remember, when following his instructions, take an extensive look at the illustration then read the instructions.

[Georgina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A marvelous collection of elaborate (and a few not so elaborate) sewings for books that have 1 to 3 sections. The real genius is in the easy-to-follow pictures of the needle's path through the spine. Many of these sewings look like letters, which gives me all sorts of fun ideas for our home library.

[Sock · Rating 4 out of 5]

All four of these books are a great reference and inspiration for learning new bookbinding styles.