Books without Paste or Glue [Paperback]

Keith A. Smith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sigma Foundation; 3 Rev Exp edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963768263
• ISBN-13: 978-0963768261
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish more books were like this one., August 10, 2001

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SphilipR "SphilipR" (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Books without Paste or Glue (Paperback)

A wonderfully straight -forward how-to book on the technicalities and the various methods of binding books. Concentrates exclusively on stitching, introducing many methods unfamiliar to me that are both beautiful and practical. The instructions and drawings are clear uncluttered and easy to follow. The photo's are basic but intended to inform rather than the seduce the unaware into a purchase. It contained everything I needed to know. I wish more books were like this one.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!, May 2, 2001

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Rick Magley (Siloam Springs, AR, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Books without Paste or Glue (Paperback)

My boss bought a copy of this book for the graphics department (an old edition). I read a few paragraphs and flipped through the pages for a few minutes, then got on Amazon and ordered my own copy. The book would make a fantastic text book for a book making class. It goes into great detail, yet allows for creativity. I'd recommend it highly.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for book artists, September 15, 2008

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K. Anderson "andersox" (Aliso Viejo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Books without Paste or Glue (Paperback)

I enjoy journaling on blank pages and subsequently binding them into journals. Keith Smith's book on non-adhesive binding is an excellent resource for learning non-conventional binding and book structures.

I enjoyed the book so much, I eventually made mock-ups of nearly every project in this book AND went on to worth through several other of Smith's books.

Smith provides many basic/general techniques in the front of the book followed by specific "recipes." He provides both creative suggestions for content and technical information on structure and assembly. Smith also provides sample photographs of each binding.

One minor criticism: many of the projects suggest using very heavyweight paper--almost watercolor paper--instead of textweight or lightweight. I had to tweak the instructions for binding the lightweight paper I use for journaling.