Bound to Last: The Artisan’s Guide to Handcrafting Books
Construct professional hardcovers, durable journals, and lay-flat sketchbooks using accessible tools and time-honored stitching methods.
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2026
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-565-15223-0 (ISBN)
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-565-15223-0 (ISBN)
There is a specific quiet magic in the snap of a needle through paper, transforming loose sheets into a vessel for history.
In an era where text is scrolled on glowing screens and deleted with a swipe, the physical weight of a handmade book carries a gravity that digital media cannot replicate. Bound to Last invites you to step away from the ephemeral nature of the modern world and enter the tactile, deliberate practice of bookbinding. This guide is designed for the complete novice who admires the craftsmanship of a leather-bound journal or a cloth-covered sketchbook but assumes such artistry requires a factory full of heavy machinery. It proves that with a few simple hand tools, good paper, and the right adhesive, your kitchen table can rival a 19th-century bindery.The narrative demystifies the structural engineering of a book, starting with the absolute most critical concept that beginners overlook: paper grain direction. You will learn why store-bought journals warp and how to ensure yours open beautifully flat every time. The book walks you through the rhythm of the needle, teaching the exposed elegance of Coptic stitching for sketchbooks and the sturdy reliability of Case binding for novels. From mixing the perfect consistency of methyl cellulose glue to wrapping corners with geometric precision, every step is detailed to build your confidence. This is not just about stacking paper; it is about creating a vessel for your thoughts, art, and history that is built to survive for generations.
In an era where text is scrolled on glowing screens and deleted with a swipe, the physical weight of a handmade book carries a gravity that digital media cannot replicate. Bound to Last invites you to step away from the ephemeral nature of the modern world and enter the tactile, deliberate practice of bookbinding. This guide is designed for the complete novice who admires the craftsmanship of a leather-bound journal or a cloth-covered sketchbook but assumes such artistry requires a factory full of heavy machinery. It proves that with a few simple hand tools, good paper, and the right adhesive, your kitchen table can rival a 19th-century bindery.The narrative demystifies the structural engineering of a book, starting with the absolute most critical concept that beginners overlook: paper grain direction. You will learn why store-bought journals warp and how to ensure yours open beautifully flat every time. The book walks you through the rhythm of the needle, teaching the exposed elegance of Coptic stitching for sketchbooks and the sturdy reliability of Case binding for novels. From mixing the perfect consistency of methyl cellulose glue to wrapping corners with geometric precision, every step is detailed to build your confidence. This is not just about stacking paper; it is about creating a vessel for your thoughts, art, and history that is built to survive for generations.
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| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.1.2026 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 664 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten |
| Schlagworte | archival glue techniques • bookbinding kit supplies • coptic stitch tutorial • diy sketchbook making • handmade journal guide • leather book cover • paper crafting hobbies |
| ISBN-10 | 3-565-15223-0 / 3565152230 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-565-15223-0 / 9783565152230 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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