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Bookbinding Techniques and Projects (Decorative Techniques Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Josep Cambras
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Category: Book
List Price: $26.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 151744
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0764160842
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.3
EAN: 9780764160844
ASIN: 0764160842
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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Product Description
The ancient art and craft of bookbinding fulfills both practical and aesthetic functions. A books binding protects its pages and print while also embellishing the volumes exterior, sometimes transforming an otherwise ordinary book into a true work of art. This how-to manual presents a detailed introduction to the processes and techniques of bookbinding. After opening with a review of bookbindings history, the author describes the most commonly used bookbinders tools and materialsmany of them specific to the bookbinding craft and available at art supply stores. Next, he explains the procedures involved in producing a book. They include sewing and gluing, as well as paper folding, cutting, decorating, and coloring techniques. Specific practical instruction follows with 17 profusely illustrated, step-by-step bookbinding projects designed to develop a beginning bookbinders abilities. In addition to creating standard cloth or leather book covers and bindings, the projects include a deluxe photo album, a scrapbook, a document case, a stationery box, a pencil case, a picture frame, a slipcase to hold one or more books, and others. Book lovers who follow the authors clear, illustrated instructions will develop their skills as knowledgeable and proficient bookbinders. Color photo illustrations on every page.
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dangerous techniques June 4, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The fact that this book recommends using gasoline shaken up with paint to marble paper makes it a book I will never recommend for students. Outright dangerous!
 Finally - a really inspiring book on bookbinding March 15, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Wow, this is a great book. I should know as I own quite a few books on the subject by now. I have also taken two courses at an old bookbinder master for two seasons, so I know a tiny bit about the subject.
The average books on this subject are very detailed on all the steps on the production of a book. And the long and tideous process it is can be very discouraging to the beginner. This book on the other hand, dives into the fun of it and don't dwell on too many details.
The book is beautifully illustrated with lots of good photos and comments. It has a lot of relevant cases and it is really inspiring. It has an easy going feel to it witch makes you feel you can follow the examples yourself.
The book is not a complete "how to" on more professional bookbinding, but then again, "all" the other books on the subject covers that. "Bookbinding Techniques and projects" is the book on bookbinding that really shows the fun of it, and for me that is the most important thing.
Thanks for reading this
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