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Bookbinding: A Step-by-step Guide Hardcover – January 31, 2010

by Kathy Abbott (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
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The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition. It has developed through the ages and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or an established bookbinder wishing to refresh your memory, this practical book introduces the techniques with step-by-step instructions and photographs. It explains how to transform a few sheets of paper and some thread into a book to be proud of. For the more experienced, the author also covers how to work with leather to create classic, professional bindings. Topics include: sSingle-section bindings; paperback and hardback; multi-section bindings; full cloth case, photograph album, quarter leather binding with paper or cloth-covered sides, and wrap-around structure, and finally containers; phase box, slipcase and portfolio case.
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    160 pages
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    The Crowood Press
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    January 31, 2010
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    8.86 x 0.58 x 10.31 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1847971539
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1847971531
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Kathy Abbott has been a bookbinder for over twenty years. She served a four-year apprenticeship before studying bookbinding and print finishing at the London College of Printing. She went on to graduate in Bookbinding at Roehampton University. She is currently self-employed as a bookbinder and book conservator. She teaches at the City Literary Institute in London and at West Dean College, Chichester. Her work is held in private and public collections, including the British Library. Resident - London

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Crowood Press; Illustrated edition (January 31, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847971539
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847971531
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.68 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.86 x 0.58 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Love Life
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book with clear instructions/
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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This is a great step by step for beginners and experienced binders as well.
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Marisa Souza
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016
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Excellent !!!
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Retired Book Man
4.0 out of 5 stars Superb content, atrocious typography.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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This book fully deserves its fine reputation as a primary source & tutorial for beginner bookbinders. As a step by step photo illustrated guide it excels.
BUT... OMG THE TYPEFACE IS NEARLY UNREADABLE in much of the book.

Yes, I'm getting old and my eyes aren't what the used to be. But much of the text is in a very small thin pink face that lacks sufficient contrast with the background. Bruce Rogers is spinning on his grave.
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jinny pearce
5.0 out of 5 stars Your book making library needs it---a joy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
Stellar. Your book making library needs it---a joy.
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Daniel Lindahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2013
I borrowed this one from the local library. I liked it so much, I requested it in a gift list. Many may find it too much like a text book, but it works for me. The directions are very clear and concise.
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Deb B
3.0 out of 5 stars Harder than it appears
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021
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I am not a beginner and I find some of the directions harder than I thought they would be plus I thought there could be better written or at least more in depth/more pictures at some parts so I consider it average….and I taught myself to paint in oils by book alone and consider myself fairly a accomplished artist with awards and sales. I also taught myself to knit by books…mittens sweaters. With stranded work and interesting stitches, so i think I learn by written word easily
Some of this had good information but enough was just not quite hitting the mark so I only gave it 3 stars.
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Suzanne Deal-Fitzgerald
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for all skill levels
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011
I've skimmed through this book several times, and having worked in book repair in a public library for some years now, am pleased to see that all skill levels are addressed. I also liked the boxes and cases for more delicate works.

These are classical instructions for bookmaking, and I plan to add this one to my professional collection at work, for those instances when archival materials are added, and need to be circulated. This should save a lot of those materials for many years.
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Jared
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough visual aids
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2011
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This is a pretty detailed book, and when the title states step by step, it's not lying. Unfortunately, although there's quite a number of pictures in the book, most parts do no include a visual aid. Trying to teach for example, a sewing style using nothing but words would drive anyone up the wall trying to figure out what exactly the author is saying. It would've been an excellent book, among the many I have bought if every step (especially difficult tasks such as sewing) included images, because this book really teaches quite a variation of binding types and sewing styles.
Nevertheless, I'm going to keep this book as a reference, no regrets buying it.
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lili
5.0 out of 5 stars Bem completo
Reviewed in Brazil on January 22, 2024
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Faz uma geral acerca do tema. Muito bom
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Missie
5.0 out of 5 stars Pratcical guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2024
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Bought as a present, happy recipient who is making books.
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Eva
5.0 out of 5 stars Bra bok om konsten att binda böcker
Reviewed in Sweden on April 27, 2023
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Boken är en bra översikt över konsten att binda böcker, bra instruktioner och en trygghet att ha i bokhyllan 😊
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Luis
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Spain on April 1, 2023
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Es fácil de seguir, las explicaciones son claras y tiene muchas ilustraciones que ayudan mucho. Quizás, por poner alguna pega, podría incluir algún proyecto más.
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Rania_Raw
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for a GOOD book for bookbinding, this is it!
Reviewed in Germany on May 7, 2019
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I loved the instructions and images. the book also has some nice touches for book packaging (so there is a bonus in box design and packaging).
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