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The Archaeology of Medieval Bookbinding

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A scholarly study of medieval bookbindings filled with new information as well as references to previous studies on the subject both successful and unsuccessful in the light of modern research. The truly magnificent aspect of the book, however, is it's illustrations. Close up photos and detailed drawings of bindings, sewings, endbands, etc make this book a must-have for binders interested in recreating historically accurate books of this time period as well as for those fascinated by the subject in and of itself.

Charts, drawings and photographs complement the scholarly yet readable text so perfectly that I was able to recreate a 10th century binding correct in every detail after reading this book. Highly recommended for students of historical bookbinding particularly and binders and medievalists generally.

Charts, drawings and photographs complement the scholarly yet readable text so perfectly that I was able to recreate a 10th century binding correct in every detail after reading this book. Highly recommended for students of historical bookbinding particularly and binders and medievalists generally.

Histories of bookbinding almost all concentrate on the outward appearance and decoration, and ignore the construction of the book.
This is a great exception.
It is a very well written history of the early book from the very earliest codex forms, extremely well illustrated through photographs and beautifully readable structural diagrams.
Not a detailed manual for the beginner, but full of concepts and challenges for those with intermediate skills in book construction, and extended time to read it in digestible chunks.

Exceptional! I have been working with a copy from our library, and kept looking through and writting notes like carzy. I finally found the BML feature and decided that this was the plan for me.
Now, I have my own copy! My own!
This book is a a pleasure to read, work with and own.
If, you can possible obtain this book, Treat Yourself and it will place a smile on your face.