The Art of Bookbinding: A Practical Treatise - A Guide to Binding Books in Cloth and Leather; Handmade Techniques; Supplies; and Styles Medieval to Modern

Professional bookbinder Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf offers his step-by-step guide on how to properly bind books, the materials required, and the period styles to choose from - with more than 70 illustrations. Designed for beginners who hold no more than a sparing knowledge of tool work, this guide offers a complete demonstration on how to properly bind a book. Readers are taken through the preparatory stages, through the acquisition of the right equipment, to the practical elements of trimming, be...