MAKING BOOKS: A GUIDE TO CREATING HAND-CRAFTED BOOKS BY THE LONDON CENTRE FOR BOOK ARTS

Authors / Editors: Simon Goode, Ira Yonemura

Publisher: Pavilion Books

Page Number: 192

Dimensions: 189 x 246 mm

Format: Hardcover

Year: 2017

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“Making Books is a step-by-step guide to creating books by hand at home. A practical guide to the traditional craft of bookbinding, written by the founders of the London Centre for Book Arts, a destination workshop space that attracts visitors from all over the world. Accessible enough for complete beginners, while full of inspiration for those with more experience, this is the ultimate guide to making beautiful books by hand.

Starting with an introduction to the bindery and a useful inventory of necessary tools and equipment, you’ll also learn about different paper types, and special finishes such as cloth coverings, headbands and ribbon markers. You’ll then find clear step-by-step instructions for six different hand-made book types, from simple pamphlets and concertinas to more elaborate multi-section bindings.

Each project includes ideas for variations, resulting in over 20 different possible outcomes. There are also details about more advanced techniques and specialist bindings, as well as handy layout and design advice. A combination of practical and inspirational photography will guide readers clearly through each stage of the process, while showcasing the unique results that can be achieved and offering an exclusive peek into the workings of the authors’ studio." London Centre for Book Arts

LOU’S REVIEW:

This is a magnificent book! If you are looking to take up bookbinding, make through this book from start to finish. It explains what tools and equipment you will need and goes through various projects, up skilling along the way. It is easy to understand with clear instructions, images and diagrams. Beautifully designed, printed and bound- the physical book itself is a treasure, let alone all the learning it holds inside. Simon Goode and Ira Yonemura have created an amazing resource for all inspiring binders!