The Hand-Book of Taste in Book-Binding (Classic Reprint)

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Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018

1330775503 / 9781330775509

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Print on Demand. This book presents detailed insights into the fascinating world of bookbinding. It begins by summarizing the history of bookbinding, providing context on the use of materials like stone and papyrus before discussing the shift towards the codex format. The author then explores the various techniques used for binding books, elaborating on the differences between common materials like morocco, Russia, and calf leather, as well as less common materials like silk and velvet. The text guides readers towards a discerning evaluation of bookbinding quality by emphasizing elements like flexibility, precision, and craftsmanship. Next, the author offers advice on selecting appropriate decorative patterns for bookbinding. They discuss how architectural styles and historical motifs can be incorporated into bookbinding designs, such as using lotus flowers, reeds, and geometric patterns for Egyptian-themed books or employing Ionic volutes for Greek-inspired bindings. The author encourages readers to consider the harmony between the book's content and its binding style, suggesting that religious texts might be bound with minimal ornamentation while poetry and fiction could be bound with more elaborate designs. The book concludes with practical tips on caring for books, including the importance of allowing the ink to set before binding to prevent smudging and the need to avoid placing excessive weight on bound books to maintain their structural integrity. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the art of bookbinding, empowering readers to make informed decisions about preserving and enhancing their book collections. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Título
The Hand-Book of Taste in Book-Binding (Classic Reprint)
Autor
Edward Churton
Editorial
Forgotten Books
Año de publicación
2018
Estado
New
Tipo de libro
print-on-demand item
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1330775503
ISBN 13
9781330775509
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Art

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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