Making Books: A Guide to Creating Hand-Crafted Books

Discover the beautiful craft of traditional bookbinding and learn how to make your own books by hand.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced bookbinder, Making Books is a beautifully illustrated, practical guide to the art of creating handmade books.

Written by Simon Goode and Ira Yonemura, founders of the London Centre for Book Arts, this inspiring hardcover book takes you through the essential tools, materials and techniques used in traditional bookbinding.

With easy-to-follow instructions, detailed photographs and six step-by-step bookbinding projects, you'll learn how to create everything from simple pamphlet books and concertinas to more advanced multi-section bindings.

What You'll Learn

• The essential tools and equipment used in bookbinding.

• How to choose suitable papers and materials.

• Traditional folding, sewing and binding techniques.

• How to create six different styles of handmade books.

• Over 20 creative variations to explore.

• Finishing techniques including cloth covers, headbands and ribbon markers.

• Useful tips on book design, layout and decorative finishes.

A Perfect Gift for Book Lovers & Creative Makers

Packed with beautiful photography, practical advice and creative inspiration, this book makes a wonderful gift for anyone interested in bookbinding, paper crafts, stationery or the art of handmade books.

Book Details

• Title: Making Books: A Guide to Creating Hand-Crafted Books

• Authors: Simon Goode & Ira Yonemura

• Publisher: Pavilion

• Format: Hardback

• Pages: 192

• Size: 189 × 246 mm

• Language: English

• Publication year: 2016