Hand Bookbinding
Subtitle: A Manual of Instruction
By: by Aldren A. Watson ; illustrations by the author.
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Bookbinding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Handicraft -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
First sentence: Paradoxically, the history of bookbinding begins many centuries after the appearance of the first book.
Description: *Hand Bookbinding* contains step-by-step descriptions of the traditional methods of fine binding, stressing quality workmanship and durability. Written in clear language and profusely illustrated with easy-to-follow line drawings and diagrams, the book demonstrates binding projects from simple folded folios to a four-signature book sewn with a thread.

Instruction is given on folding, sewing, making covers, and designing labels. Advanced techniques include tape sewing, three.quarter bindings, full bindings, saddle-sewn booklets, and scrapbooks with fillers. Actual binding examples are discussed in order that the techniques introduced are fully understood and serve to aid the reader.

This book is a useful adjunct to the training of designers, type setters, publishers or manufacturing personnel in publishing. It is designed to interest to amateur hobbyist as well as professional binders, and is equally helpful to craft teachers and camp instructors.
Notes: Originally published: New York : Macmillan Pub. Co., c1986.
Includes index.