Biblio tech
Subtitle: reverse engineering historical and modern binding structures with a focus on board attachment
By: [Karen Hanmer]
Publisher: Karen Hanmer
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Glenview, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Bookbinding; Handbooks, manuals; Specimens
Notes: Includes a set of twelve binding models with leather and various papers and sewing supports, wooden boards, museum board.

This reference set of binding models is based on Karen Hanmer's popular workshop "Biblio tech: reverse engineering historical and modern binding structures". The models remain uncovered and only partially completed so methods of board attachment, sewing, spine lining, and endsheet construction are visible. Each model measures approximately 13 x 9 x 1 cm.

The set is accompanied by a 45 page illustrated booklet outlining key structural features of each binding, and providing numerous references for further study.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 43-44).
Table of contents: title: Tacketed binding; title: Ethiopian binding; title: Medieval binding; title: Leather fine binding; title: Boarded binding; title: Split board binding; title: Simplified binding; title: German case binding; title: Nonadhesive paper case; title: Crossed structure binding; title: Sewn boards binding; title: Scaleboard binding; title: Instructional booklet.