Art of Bookbinding
by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf
About this book
This handbook explains the art of bookbinding and simultaneously reminds us what a complex technology is to make books! Zaehnsdorf, bookbinder and son of a bookbinder, made this second edition of his book to enlighten amateurs and tradesmen alike. The whole process of binding a book and the required equipment are carefully explained to the reader. (Summary by kathrinee)
Chapters (24)
1Folding
2Beating and Rolling
3Collating
4Marking Up and Sawing In
5Sewing
6Forwarding and Pasting Up
7Putting on the End Papers and Trimming
8Glueing Up, Rounding, and Backing
9Mill-Boards
10Drawing-In and Pressing, and Cutting
11Colouring the Edges
12Gilt Edges
13Head-Banding
14Preparing for Covering
15Covering
16Pasting Down
17Calf Colouring
18Finishing, Part 1
19Finishing, Part 2
20Finishing, Part 3
21Finishing, Part 4
22Washing and Cleaning, Part 1
23Washing and Cleaning, Part 2
24Glossary
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