Introduction to Bookbinding and Custom Cases

Cindy Hollander, Tom Hollander

ISBN 10: 0764357352 / ISBN 13: 9780764357350

Edité par Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US, 2019

A hands-on guide for learning the foundations of bookbinding and details about the materials, tools, and supplies involved.  The high quality of traditional bookbinding is renowned, and while apprenticeships are difficult to come by today, this step-by-step guide by expert hand-binders is the next best thing. Teaching you valuable beginner-through-intermediate level skills, and using their trademark hands-on approach, authors and bookbinding instructors Tom and Cindy Hollander explain the basics of the craft, then guide you through five projects. Detailed instructions and photos help you to success. You'll master the pamphlet book style, the flat-back book, the round-back book, and the construction of slipcases and clamshell boxes for decorative book protection. Along with formulas to help you navigate making your own custom-size books, an extensive glossary of bookbinding terms and a list of resources offer ongoing support. A gallery of the authors' handmade books and boxes provides inspiration. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780764357350

Synopsis :

A hands-on guide to learning the foundations of traditional bookbinding.

This step-by-step guide introduces the essential materials, tools, and techniques used in the craft, offering an accessible path for beginners through intermediate makers.

With apprenticeships now rare, expert binders and instructors Tom and Cindy Hollander provide a practical alternative through their clear, hands-on teaching approach.

Inside, you’ll learn how to create:

• Pamphlet-style books
• Flat-back books
• Round-back books
• Slipcases for protection
• Clamshell boxes for decorative storage

Detailed instructions and photographs guide you through each project, helping you build confidence and precision.

Additional features include formulas for creating custom-sized books, an extensive glossary of bookbinding terms, and a list of helpful resources.

A gallery of the authors’ handmade books and boxes offers further inspiration.

A practical and inspiring guide for anyone looking to develop bookbinding skills.

À propos de l'auteur: Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander are the owners of Hollander's School of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have taught book arts and supplied high-quality bookbinding supplies for more than twenty-five years.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Introduction to Bookbinding and Custom Cases
Éditeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US
Date d'édition : 2019
Reliure : Hardback
Etat : New