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Edith Diehl (18761955) was one of the world's foremost practitioners of traditional bookbinding and an exceptionally able teacher. From the vantage point of a lifetime's experience, she gives today's bookbinders a historical survey of this centuriesold art and an eminently practical guide.Nearly one half of the encyclopedic volume is devoted to an overview of the historical development of bookbinding. The author shows how the codex form of the book became identified with the Christian era, how bookbinding became a craft and trade in the 15th century, and how the production and distribution of books shifted from the monasteries and universities to the illustrious printerpublishers of the 15th and 16th centuries. She describes various bookbinding practices such as sewing, the use of boards and leathers, hand versus machine binding, cased books, etc. And she examines in depth the different national styles of book decoration in Italy, France, England, Germany, North America, and other countries, and the specific contributions of such influential bookbinders as Jean Grolier, Thomas Mahieu, Le Gascon, Samuel Mearne, Roger Payne, Jacob Krause, Edmund Ranger, and John Ratcliff. Ninetytwo fullpage plates provide visualization of certain key points and, above all, numerous examples of the finest decorated bindings.Edith Diehl then guides the reader through more than 400 profusely illustrated pages on the craft of hand bookbinding. She details and illustrates the steps involved in the nearly 30 necessary binding operations: collating and paging, pulling and removing glue, guarding and mending, pressing, sewing, backing, lacingin, headbanging, lining up back, casing texts in protective cover, covering, cutting inside margins and filling in, and many more. In addition she conveys much useful information on such ancillary topics as doublures, flyleaves, half bindings, limp bindings, vellum bindings, slipcases, repairing old bindings, cleaning and washing papers, materials (leather, paper, gold leaf, glue, paste), finishing tools, tooling, lettering, etc. The 242 illustrations that accompany this bookwithinabook are unmatched for economy and clarity.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique'? A: The book primarily focuses on the art and technique of traditional bookbinding, offering a historical overview and practical guidance for modern bookbinders.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edith Diehl, a renowned practitioner and teacher of bookbinding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 768 pages, providing extensive information on bookbinding.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers historical development, binding techniques, materials, and national styles of decoration, along with practical binding operations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in bookbinding? A: Yes, it provides detailed, illustrated steps that can assist beginners as well as more experienced bookbinders.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the revised edition of 'Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique'.
- Q: What types of binding techniques are discussed? A: The book discusses various techniques including sewing, hand vs. machine binding, and different styles like limp and half bindings.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, it includes 242 illustrations that clarify the steps and techniques of bookbinding.
- Q: What materials are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses materials such as leather, paper, gold leaf, and glue, among others, used in bookbinding.
- Q: When was 'Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1980.