The Craft Of Bookbinding by Manly Miles Banister
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.
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