Hand-Made Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding

by Rob Shepherd

This title is aimed at the amateur with a limited budget. It explains the basic techniques of bookbinding through a series of ten projects. All can be completed at the kitchen table using equipment that can be found at home or that is inexpensive and readily available. the three traditional styles. Having got to grips with the basic techniques, the reader is then introduced to larger, multi-section bindings for journals, cased-in magazines and scrap books. unfolded sheets of paper such as typed reports. For those with a bookshelf full of old paperbacks, the explanation of how to repair them should prove very easy to follow. To complete the projects, the method of Japanese binding is described, which uses a limp cover sewn in a decorative fashion. In the final project, the book tells how to make an exquisite portfolio. result. A multitude of fabrics and papers can be used as covering materials, Rob Shepherd includes some of his own cover designs.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, Crafts, Reference

80 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1995

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Reviews

[William Mego · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splendid introduction to basic bookbinding. A little confusing in a couple of spots, such as having to flip around to figure out what "mull" was, but a great start.

[Linds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introduction to book Binding, Good pictures make it easier to follow along.

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good intro book.

[Catherine Austen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good book for the keen beginner, with 10 projects that require no special equipment or studio. This is not about creating-books-as-mixed-media-art-objects. (I'm not keen on those.) It's about creating nicely-bound books and portfolios. What you put in them is up to you. Projects are for traditional notebook binding (quarter, half and full), plus Japanese binding, rebinding paperbacks, and portfolio cases. Clear, informative, and inspiring.

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very simple and easy to follow.

[Diane]

good illustrations and instructions. more old school hard cover binding.

[Gigi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really good with the actual binding and boarding instructions.

[Catherine Yezak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book. I am ready to try my hand at making my own books. The instructions seem easy to follow and the pictures help a lot. What a great craft to be introduced to!