Aldren A. Watson

Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction

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This guide investigates traditional methods of bookbinding. Detailed instructions, with over 270 illustrations by the author, cover materials, tools, and equipment; fundamental techniques and methods; rebinding an old book; making a slipcase, and other essentials. Also included are well-illustrated, step-by-step directions for eight binding projects including a dust jacket, blank book, folio and more.

  • Written by Aldren A. Watson
  • "Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction"
  • 1996
  • Softcover - 8.2" x 0.6" x 10.9"  
  • 160 pages
  • Published by Dover Publications