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- Paul Adam is an English writer of novels for both adults and younger readers. He studied law at Nottingham University, then began a career in journalism, working both in England, in his childhood town of Sheffield, and Rome. Since then he has written 11 critically acclaimed thrillers for adults and the Max Cassidy series of thrillers for younger readers about a teenage escapologist, the first of which, Escape from Shadow Island, won the Salford Children's Book Award. His books have sold widely around the world and have been translated into several foreign languages. He has also written film and television scripts. Adam lived in Nottingham for many years but now lives in Sheffield with his wife and two children.
An interesting historical account of bookbinding practice at the turn of the 20th century. A bit too practical for the time to be of significant use now (much description of the sourcing of materials in European cities at the time and commercial practice between contemporary suppliers and contractors). That said, a quick and interesting read.