Skill-building guide to bookbinding techniques, tools, and materials plus glossary and extensive bibliography. Chapters on tools, supplies, ergonomics, signature preparation, endsheets, sewing, spine-lining, and working with case-weight papers precede complete instructions for ten paper binding structures.
This book is also available printed on coated paper for enhanced image quality. See link at lower right.
ÒContemporary Paper Bindings is a terrific book for beginners as well as seasoned binders. Written both to instruct independent students and to help artists and librarians teach bookbinding, the text generously shares HanmerÕs expertise. Clear instructions are enhanced by numerous b&w photographs and line drawings, as well as excellent lists of supplies, tools and best practices. CPB is a must for photographers, printmakers, painters or anyone interested in creating their own books.Ó Miriam Schaer, book artist and educator, author of The Presence of their Absence