ABSTRACT

Published in 1989, this book guides the reader through the intricacies of the bookbinding industry, including chpaters on the evolution of the book, sewing, end papers, and the preparation of miscellaneous work.

part |123 pages

The Bookbinding Craft and Industry

chapter Chapter I|5 pages

The Evolution of the Book

chapter Chapter II|8 pages

Folding

chapter Chapter III|8 pages

Gathering, Collating, and Pulling

chapter Chapter IV|8 pages

Preparation of Miscellaneous Work

chapter Chapter V|8 pages

Dry-Cleaning, Washing, and Mending

chapter Chapter VI|11 pages

Sewing

chapter Chapter VII|6 pages

End Papers

chapter Chapter VIII|13 pages

Forwarding

chapter Chapter IX|11 pages

Forwarding: Cutting and Edge Decoration

chapter Chapter X|17 pages

Covering

chapter Chapter XI|6 pages

Finishing: (I) its Historical Development

chapter Chapter XII|22 pages

Finishing: (II) Book Decoration