Manly Miles Banister
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. The Craft Of Bookbinding
A concise practical handbook that presents traditional bookbinding techniques, tools, and materials through clear, step‑by‑step instructions. It covers preparing and sewing signatures, backing and rounding the spine, attaching endpapers and headbands, casing in boards, finishing cloth and leather covers, trimming and decorative processes like gilding, and basic repair and conservation methods. Intended for both craftsmen and restorers, the book emphasizes workshop practice, material selection, and illustrated patterns and diagrams to support hands‑on learning.
Purchase from Bookshop.org