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裝幀事典：倫敦書籍藝術中心，手工裝幀創作技法全書
在「倫敦書籍藝術中心」製本專家們的引導下，一起練習製作獨一無二的美麗手工書！
裝幀與書本的內容互為表裡，
裝幀設計者可以擁有無窮的想像，透過不同工藝技法、材質規格，賦予其各種表現形式、
花費時間，選擇出最適合詮釋這些文字或訊息的材料或樣式，
經過悉心地摺疊、裁切，細細地來回縫綴、塗裱……
這些被親手製作出來的書冊，
如同被書寫下的文字，具有溫度與生命，
可被視為一件書籍藝術（book arts）、書籍藝術作品（book works）或藝術家獨立出版品（artist publications）……
本書分為三大部分：
一、關於手工製書的基礎知識：工具、材料、紙張特性、基本書帖尺寸與製作
二、手工裝幀之基本技巧
三、六大裝幀製法的圖解實作教學
從認識工具、紙張特性、基本裝幀技巧等基礎開始，
全書內容詳細實用，步驟清楚易懂，以照片配合插圖，
連一般手工製書最不易說明的「縫綴」步驟，皆能簡潔明確地教授給讀者，
不僅對於完全沒概念的新手來說毫無門檻，
對於經驗豐富的藝術創作者也可以提供啟發，是接觸傳統裝幀工藝的最佳入門指南！
特別是書中裝幀製法範例扎實而豐富，由簡入繁排序：
由形式最簡單的裝幀書冊──小冊，做為第一課，
再循序漸進進入不同製法，
免裝幀的獨立式結構──摺葉本、在東亞已流傳數百年之久的──線裝本、能展現精緻的縫裝工藝──裸背裝幀……，
最後一個單元以詳盡的步驟，示範經典「多帖硬皮裝幀」的變化製法，
帶入環襯、緞帶等書籍設計元素，
引導讀者如何考量不同元素的色彩和質地之間的互動，
為不同的書冊形式和場合構思出最完美的設計。
「我們選擇強調『創作手工書』，而非嚴格遵從的傳統書籍裝幀方法，
因為我們最終希望向讀者傳達的是，
書冊的價值不只在於美觀的外表或精巧的技術細節，
而是可供藝術家、作家，或任何有想法想要分享或記在紙上的人運用的傳播媒 介。」
－－倫敦書籍藝術中心
透過實作，逐漸熟悉本書所介紹之不同裝幀風格與結構後，
你能用全新眼光看待以前不曾留意的書籍細節，
開始思考不同的書冊類型，如何呼應不同的用途和內容
以書中的裝幀製法為基礎，改變厚薄大小和裝幀材料玩出無窮變化！
◎推薦者： 設計工作室／霧 室
「作為一個喜歡看書、藏書，對裝幀工藝感興趣，但卻每天以商業印製作為工作的我而言，一直很希望從這樣手工製書的教程汲取靈感，並且改善提升商業製書流程的細節。我認為本書不僅適合入門的興趣者，對於未來會進行書籍設計的專業者也都值得一看，將此書作為書籍製程重要的參考書也不為過！」
－－小福印刷負責人、Paperwork紙本作業創辦人／Miki Wang
「對於紙本的創作與專題製作，關注紙材與印製之外，此書的手工裝幀工藝製法與技法，確實提供了實作很重要的基礎製本認識，也超想在工作室弄一間這樣的製本空間。」
－－品墨設計創辦人 ／王慶富
「此書喚起了我在研究所時學習書籍裝幀與書籍修復的記憶，日日在紙頁間一針針的往返穿梭、搭配單純或繁複的封面裝飾，領略翻閱書籍的另一種美。全書圖文務實、優雅簡潔，為理解裝幀技藝的知識與入門奠下基礎。」
－－「三間」藝術修復機構創辦人&主事修復師／范定甫
● 由英國推廣製本藝術之代表性機構──「倫敦書籍藝術中心」創辦人編寫
● 完整介紹六大手工裝幀製法及其變化方式：小冊、摺葉本、線裝本、薄本硬皮裝幀、裸背裝幀、多帖硬皮裝幀
● 全書以step-by-step的清晰圖解+實作照片，連最不易理解的縫製步驟都變得輕鬆易懂！
● 作者強調，全書特意避免使用特殊的設備和材料，以利於讀者在家自行製作手工書。
● 以經典裝幀技巧為基礎，發展出實用的變化版本，
● 為市場上獨一無二，兼顧現代性、工藝之美與實用性的專業手工裝幀教學書！
裝幀與書本的內容互為表裡，
裝幀設計者可以擁有無窮的想像，透過不同工藝技法、材質規格，賦予其各種表現形式、
花費時間，選擇出最適合詮釋這些文字或訊息的材料或樣式，
經過悉心地摺疊、裁切，細細地來回縫綴、塗裱……
這些被親手製作出來的書冊，
如同被書寫下的文字，具有溫度與生命，
可被視為一件書籍藝術（book arts）、書籍藝術作品（book works）或藝術家獨立出版品（artist publications）……
本書分為三大部分：
一、關於手工製書的基礎知識：工具、材料、紙張特性、基本書帖尺寸與製作
二、手工裝幀之基本技巧
三、六大裝幀製法的圖解實作教學
從認識工具、紙張特性、基本裝幀技巧等基礎開始，
全書內容詳細實用，步驟清楚易懂，以照片配合插圖，
連一般手工製書最不易說明的「縫綴」步驟，皆能簡潔明確地教授給讀者，
不僅對於完全沒概念的新手來說毫無門檻，
對於經驗豐富的藝術創作者也可以提供啟發，是接觸傳統裝幀工藝的最佳入門指南！
特別是書中裝幀製法範例扎實而豐富，由簡入繁排序：
由形式最簡單的裝幀書冊──小冊，做為第一課，
再循序漸進進入不同製法，
免裝幀的獨立式結構──摺葉本、在東亞已流傳數百年之久的──線裝本、能展現精緻的縫裝工藝──裸背裝幀……，
最後一個單元以詳盡的步驟，示範經典「多帖硬皮裝幀」的變化製法，
帶入環襯、緞帶等書籍設計元素，
引導讀者如何考量不同元素的色彩和質地之間的互動，
為不同的書冊形式和場合構思出最完美的設計。
「我們選擇強調『創作手工書』，而非嚴格遵從的傳統書籍裝幀方法，
因為我們最終希望向讀者傳達的是，
書冊的價值不只在於美觀的外表或精巧的技術細節，
而是可供藝術家、作家，或任何有想法想要分享或記在紙上的人運用的傳播媒 介。」
－－倫敦書籍藝術中心
透過實作，逐漸熟悉本書所介紹之不同裝幀風格與結構後，
你能用全新眼光看待以前不曾留意的書籍細節，
開始思考不同的書冊類型，如何呼應不同的用途和內容
以書中的裝幀製法為基礎，改變厚薄大小和裝幀材料玩出無窮變化！
◎推薦者： 設計工作室／霧 室
「作為一個喜歡看書、藏書，對裝幀工藝感興趣，但卻每天以商業印製作為工作的我而言，一直很希望從這樣手工製書的教程汲取靈感，並且改善提升商業製書流程的細節。我認為本書不僅適合入門的興趣者，對於未來會進行書籍設計的專業者也都值得一看，將此書作為書籍製程重要的參考書也不為過！」
－－小福印刷負責人、Paperwork紙本作業創辦人／Miki Wang
「對於紙本的創作與專題製作，關注紙材與印製之外，此書的手工裝幀工藝製法與技法，確實提供了實作很重要的基礎製本認識，也超想在工作室弄一間這樣的製本空間。」
－－品墨設計創辦人 ／王慶富
「此書喚起了我在研究所時學習書籍裝幀與書籍修復的記憶，日日在紙頁間一針針的往返穿梭、搭配單純或繁複的封面裝飾，領略翻閱書籍的另一種美。全書圖文務實、優雅簡潔，為理解裝幀技藝的知識與入門奠下基礎。」
－－「三間」藝術修復機構創辦人&主事修復師／范定甫
● 由英國推廣製本藝術之代表性機構──「倫敦書籍藝術中心」創辦人編寫
● 完整介紹六大手工裝幀製法及其變化方式：小冊、摺葉本、線裝本、薄本硬皮裝幀、裸背裝幀、多帖硬皮裝幀
● 全書以step-by-step的清晰圖解+實作照片，連最不易理解的縫製步驟都變得輕鬆易懂！
● 作者強調，全書特意避免使用特殊的設備和材料，以利於讀者在家自行製作手工書。
● 以經典裝幀技巧為基礎，發展出實用的變化版本，
● 為市場上獨一無二，兼顧現代性、工藝之美與實用性的專業手工裝幀教學書！
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First published August 3, 2017
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December 31, 2019
The last book of the year finished on the last day of the year. I kind of like the symmetry of that.
I have been wanting to do a book binding course for a while (let's face it I read so many of the bloody things it would be nice to see how they are made and have a go myself) but hadn't been able to find one near by. 'She who must be obeyed' though managed to track me down a teach yourself kit and this book for Christmas.
This book, by the London Centre for book arts is a fantastic primer for anyone interested in having a go at everything from a basic pamphlet to a full case backed book.
The instructions and pictures are clear and concise and do make you think that it might be possible to actually have a go yourself.
A highly recommended read for anyone interested in having a go themselves or even just interested in how it's done.
I have been wanting to do a book binding course for a while (let's face it I read so many of the bloody things it would be nice to see how they are made and have a go myself) but hadn't been able to find one near by. 'She who must be obeyed' though managed to track me down a teach yourself kit and this book for Christmas.
This book, by the London Centre for book arts is a fantastic primer for anyone interested in having a go at everything from a basic pamphlet to a full case backed book.
The instructions and pictures are clear and concise and do make you think that it might be possible to actually have a go yourself.
A highly recommended read for anyone interested in having a go themselves or even just interested in how it's done.
June 19, 2020
The best book on beginning bookbinding that I've found so far. The language is very clear, there are a lot of projects that progress in skill from one to the next, and the illustrations are a mix of photos and simple line drawings to help communicate the concepts. I'll be working my way through this book over the course of the summer, and I'm looking forward to trying all these forms out! There's nothing in here that is really unusual or wildly difficult, but there are other books out there for advanced bookbinding - this book knows what it's trying to do and does it really well.
March 23, 2021
A great place to start, and worth buying. YouTube is a wonderful resource, but I really like to have a print reference to hand, and this book serves that purpose exceptionally well. The illustrations and steps are clear and easy to follow. While beginner-oriented, the book also offers enough breadth and depth to allow for a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the craft. The LCBA website is also a treasure trove of inspiration, highly recommend!
March 9, 2025
Bought this book forever ago while in London. It was so well designed and the photos were clear and instructive. I never read it until my current bookbinding renaissance.
Most of it I know. A few bindings I’m going to try. Would totally recommend for beginner bookbinders.
Most of it I know. A few bindings I’m going to try. Would totally recommend for beginner bookbinders.
May 6, 2025
I was fortunate enough to spend a week with the London Center for Book Arts, learning how to bookbind. It was really fun, and we did a lot.
This book has became a reference for me when I try it out at home. it's invaluable, honestly, as I still think of myself as a beginner.
This book has became a reference for me when I try it out at home. it's invaluable, honestly, as I still think of myself as a beginner.
October 29, 2019
Practical bookbinding 101 with clear instructional steps and accompanying photographs. If beginner and curious, it is a perfect introduction to get acquainted with the basic book formats, tools, paper grains, measurements, techniques.
Most of the introduced book forms are basic common types, eg: pamphlets, concertinas, stab, slimcase, exposed spines (coptic and French link stitches), multi section case bindings.
However, for those expecting more of traditional purist techniques and methods, eg. medieval or traditional fine binding techniques, gilding (reliure et dorure), etc, it’s not here.
Most of the introduced book forms are basic common types, eg: pamphlets, concertinas, stab, slimcase, exposed spines (coptic and French link stitches), multi section case bindings.
However, for those expecting more of traditional purist techniques and methods, eg. medieval or traditional fine binding techniques, gilding (reliure et dorure), etc, it’s not here.
May 27, 2020
Great books for beginners
Going through this book it has very clear instructions on some basic kinds of bookbinding that can be expanded upon with experience and creativity. Really helpful.
Going through this book it has very clear instructions on some basic kinds of bookbinding that can be expanded upon with experience and creativity. Really helpful.
January 17, 2019
Nice photos and illustrations along with numbered step-by-step instructions.
May 19, 2020
Clear instructions, color photos, a really good how-to book.
June 3, 2020
This is another one of my goto books for bookbinding it is hip and well put together. I have the digital version and I keep it on my phone. A great handy resource when working on projects.
October 30, 2025
A solid reference for beginning bookbinding. While there were a few new tips I picked up along the way, I wish this book went into more detail on advanced topics. (e.g. decorative stitching, making your own bookcloth, coptic stitch, etc) Although, the base foundation is very good so you can figure out all the extras on your own, I guess.
Best projects in here for covering all techniques:
- 3-hole pamphlet
- back-to-back pamphlet
- stab binding with hard cover
- exposed spine link-stitch binding
- flat back case binding
The other projects were kind of unnecessary/redundant, but good to include nonetheless.
Best projects in here for covering all techniques:
- 3-hole pamphlet
- back-to-back pamphlet
- stab binding with hard cover
- exposed spine link-stitch binding
- flat back case binding
The other projects were kind of unnecessary/redundant, but good to include nonetheless.
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December 26, 2023If I can’t count the fanfic I read and bound towards my goodreads goal this year then I will be counting this (which I did read all of)!!
Even as someone who already bound their first book I learnt so much, imo a great intro for anyone who wants to get into bookbinding - I’m so excited to try all the projects described now, I’m thinking a series of binds of famous queer love letters through the ages next 🤩
Even as someone who already bound their first book I learnt so much, imo a great intro for anyone who wants to get into bookbinding - I’m so excited to try all the projects described now, I’m thinking a series of binds of famous queer love letters through the ages next 🤩
July 6, 2022
Logically laid out and presenting modular groups of steps from simplest (pamphlet) to rounded case (sewn hardback) bindings. Easy to follow and the design is pleasant to look at. This works as a very good 'intro to bookmaking' guide.
May 6, 2018
Used this book to learn some book binding techniques. the tutorials are well done and simple to understand
January 17, 2020
been feeling so restless lately
March 10, 2022
Clear & simple with plenty of useful photos. A good book for beginner bookbinders.
August 25, 2022
This is a great introduction to Bookbinding. If you get the chance to do any of the workshops this book will come to life.
June 8, 2025
This is a clear, informative guide to book binding/ making with very helpful step by step descriptions and pictures.
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