Charlotte Rivers

Inspirational guidelines by 30 of today's top binderies are complemented by 21 visual tutorials outlining the techniques for making books by hand, featuring such techniques as concertina bindings, sumi-e ink marbling and wheat-paste treatments. By the author of I Heart Stationery.

Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books

Little Book of Book Making

rumbledethumps

The first four chapters of the book are examples of different bindings and packaging from professionals around the world. It was interesting to look at the books and bindings other people have made, and good for inspiration I suppose. 

The fifth and final chapter offers actual instructions on how to do certain bindings, covers, and papers. 

Overall, good for what it was trying to do, but I would have expected more space given to technique and instruction than to the fresh ideas of other people.

Little Book of Book Making Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books

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