Craft Center : Bookbinding

Presents articles by established and emerging authorities on a variety of book arts topics, including hand bookbinding, teaching, business practice, the history of the book, the book as art, how-to technical articles, and reviews.

A treat for lovers of books, papers, handcrafted beauty! ...Even a beginner can start right out producing uniquely charming and elegant journals, albums, scrap books, and baby books as gifts or for their own writings...favorite poems...photos...keepsakes.

A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases--the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted for Western readers. Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided and substitutes are recommended for items not readily available. For centuries the West has admired Japanese books, but only now can we make them ourselves and take full advantage of their creative possibilities.

Describes the techniques and equipment used in making books, provides instructions for making accordion books, journals, scrapbooks, and other projects, and offers a selection of artists' books.

In the digital world, books may seem like an endangered species, but bookmaking is more popular than ever. Thanks to the 100 ideas in this volume, the craft is now available to everyone. In as little as an afternoon, beginners will be on their way to folding, gluing, and sewing handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles, from rolled scrolls to Jacobs ladders, folded flexagons to case bindings. Complete with photographs of the authors own master books and statements by more than 40 established book artists, this collection is sure to inspire.

Vol. 1 Books without paste or glue
Vol. 2: 1-2- & 3- section sewings. Decorative sewing patterns
Vol. 3: Exposed spine sewing
Vol. 4: Smith's sewing single sheets
Vol. 5: Quick leather bindings