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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
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William, 1853-1930

EBook No.: 51213

Published: Feb 14, 2016

Downloads: 262

Language: English

Subject: Bookbinding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Subject: Bookbinding

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William, 1853-1930

EBook No.: 51213

Published: Feb 14, 2016

Downloads: 262

Language: English

Subject: Bookbinding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Subject: Bookbinding

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.