A History of English Bookbinding - A Selection of Classic Articles on the Styles and Progress of Bookbinding


Book Description

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of bookbinding. The titles in this range include "A History of French Bookbinding" "The Tools and Equipment of Bookbinding" "A Bookbinder's Guide to Sewing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A History of English Bookbinding" contains information on the styles and progress of bookbinding. It is intended to illustrate aspects of English bookbinding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




A History of English Bookbinding - A Selection of Classic Articles on the Styles and Progress of Bookbinding


Book Description

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of bookbinding. The titles in this range include "A History of French Bookbinding" "The Tools and Equipment of Bookbinding" "A Bookbinder's Guide to Sewing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A History of English Bookbinding" contains information on the styles and progress of bookbinding. It is intended to illustrate aspects of English bookbinding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




English Bookbinding Styles, 1450-1800


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"This second printing of David Pearson's English Bookbinding Styles 1450-1800 includes a new introduction and a number of additional references and relevant points that have come to light since the book was first published in 2005."--Publisher's web site.




Bookbinding


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Considered by many bookbinders and librarians to be the clearest and most valuable exposition of hand bookbinding in English, this volume concisely covers virtually every aspect of the craft — from folding and collating pages, trimming and gilding edges, to preparing covers, designing and inlaying on leather, and creating clasps and ties.




Account Book Binding - A Classic Article on Folding, Sewing, Equipment and Other Aspects of Bookbinding


Book Description

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of bookbinding. The titles in this range include "A History of French Bookbinding" "The Tools and Equipment of Bookbinding" "A Bookbinder's Guide to Sewing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Account Book Binding" contains information on folding, sewing, equipment and other aspects of bookbinding. It is intended to illustrate aspects of account book binding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.







The Art of Bookbinding


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Beautiful Bookbindings


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"Visual overview of 100 bookbindings designed in the last thousand years, examining the history and technique of the craft. Includes work by binders Mearne, Padeloup, Payne, Simier, and others. Illustrated with color photographs from The British Library"--Provided by publisher.