The Art of Bookbinding: A practical treatise, with plates and diagrams
"The Art of Bookbinding: A Practical Treatise" by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf is a technological handbook written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for both amateurs and professionals in the craft of bookbinding, detailing the techniques and tools required to create beautifully bound books. The treatise discusses various methods and materials involved in the art, illustrating the evolution and practices of bookbinding from ancient to modern times,
as well as providing practical advice for executing each stage of the process. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the significance and historical context of bookbinding, tracing its roots back to ancient times when early forms of binding were used to protect and preserve written materials. Zaehnsdorf highlights the transition of bookbinding into an established craft and art form, particularly emphasizing its importance during the Renaissance. He expresses gratitude to those who contributed their knowledge to the craft, illustrating his dedication to sharing valuable insights with both novice binders and seasoned professionals. The initial chapters focus on the practical aspects of the bookbinding process, beginning with essential techniques such as folding, beating, collating, and gathering, thereby laying a solid groundwork for readers to understand the detailed procedures that follow in later sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William, 1853-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09007188 |
| Title | The Art of Bookbinding: A practical treatise, with plates and diagrams |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bookbinding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Bookbinding |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51213 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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