Bookbinding for Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Learn hands-on bookbinding from a clear, step-by-step guide for beginners. With practical projects and detailed problems, this book helps you understand the tools, materials, and techniques to craft or restore books.

This edition presents a practical course of handwork, from preparing covers and fly-leaves to binding and rebinding. It emphasizes careful planning, accurate measurements, and safe handling of materials so you can build sturdy, attractive book structures.

• Step-by-step instructions for common binding problems, including hinged covers and paper-backed frames


• Guidance on selecting materials that work together and assembling fly-leaves, endpapers, and lining sheets


• Illustrated layouts and dimensioned sketches to plan each project


• Original problems that encourage practical, student-led design and project completion

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