Mammoth volume by one of the world's foremost practitioners. Both historical survey emphasizing decorated bindings, and eminently practical guide to hand bookbinding. 93 plates, 242 figures.
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A very good history of bookbinding,
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This review is from: Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique (Two Volumes Bound as One) (v. 1 & 2) (Paperback)
Being a small publisher and bookbinder, I found this book very informative. It covers a wide view of bookbinding going back to the middle ages, right thru the 1950s. Edith Diehl has "been there" and knows all the ins and outs of bookbinding. At first some of the material may seem dated, but this is a manual for restoring books, using the same material and methods of the time period. Anyone who collects books should have this very well written and illustrated manual.
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Great book, but not for beginners!,
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This review is from: Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique (Two Volumes Bound as One) (v. 1 & 2) (Paperback)
I got this book hoping it will give me some simple, yet thorough advice or guidance to book binding, as I'm into handmade paper making and would like to create different sorts of journals, notebooks, book covers, etc.
The book has amazing historical information and detailed explanation on various techniques, but my level is too low and I don't understand much of the technicalities. Also, the illustrations are scarce and that's not a good thing for a beginner. Will look for another book on the subject.
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Very detailed and full of information,
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This review is from: Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique (Two Volumes Bound as One) (v. 1 & 2) (Paperback)
This is a fantastic book for bookbinders and book historians. It is full of very detailed information. A thick read - but very interesting.
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