Welcome to the Books about Bookbinding Page
Here, as the title suggests you will find a list of books on the subject of bookbinding that I have found helpful.
Expressive Handmade Books by Alisa Golden
ISBN: 1-4027-2051-3
Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. This is definitely a book I would recommend people interested in trying book binding for the very first time should look at. There is a good explanation of papers at the start, plenty of pictures to inspire you and clear instruction of simple to more complex forms of books. I have reviewed this and posted it here.
Cover to Cover By Shereen La Plantz
ISBN-13: 978-0-937274-87-3 (OR) ISBN-10:0-937274-87-9
Published by Lark books, this is an excellent resource of instructional diagrams and inspirational images.
Keith Smith Books
Volume I; Non Adhesive Binding; Books Without Paste or Glue by Keith A Smith
ISBN 0-9637682-6-3
Published by Keith Smith books this is an excellent text book of many bindings, I will be reviewing this book and will post a link to the relevant post here when it is complete.
Volume II; Non Adhesive Binding; 1-2-& 3-Section Sewings by Keith A Smith
ISBN: 0-9637682-2-0
Published by Keith Smith books this is an excellent text book of many bindings, I will be reviewing this book and will post a link to the relevant post here when it is complete.
Volume III; Non Adhesive Binding; Exposed Spine Sewing by Keith A Smith
ISBN: 0-9637682-4-7
Published by Keith Smith books this is an excellent text book of many bindings, I will be reviewing this book and will post a link to the relevant post here when it is complete.
Best wishes and thanks for reading, this page will be updated over time.
Billie :)
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The best instuctional book, and the best tutorials on You Tube that I have found are by Peter Baumgartner. I have made quite a few successful and professional-looking books from these sources alone. I have, however, subsequently found a very good tutorial on Japanese bookbinding, which I am looking forward to trying
Hi Wendy
I haven’t seen Peter’s book, in person. I agree though that his You Tube tutorials are very good, I have linked to them elsewhere on this blog.
Enjoy your bookbinding, best wishes
Billie :)
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