The Art of Bookbinding


Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers

This handbook explains the art of bookbinding and simultaneously reminds us what a complex technology is to make books! Zaehnsdorf, bookbinder and son of a bookbinder, made this second edition of his book to enlighten amateurs and tradesmen alike. The whole process of binding a book and the required equipment are carefully explained to the reader. (Summary by kathrinee) (6 hr 4 min)

Kapitel

Preface to the Second Edition and Introduction 13:05 Gelesen von Amelia Chesley
Folding 10:25 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Beating and Rolling 6:22 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Collating 12:49 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Marking Up and Sawing In 6:58 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Sewing 16:34 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Forwarding and Pasting Up 8:43 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Putting on the End Papers and Trimming 11:58 Gelesen von Availle
Glueing Up, Rounding, and Backing 10:02 Gelesen von Availle
Mill-Boards 14:13 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Drawing-In and Pressing, and Cutting 15:31 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Colouring the Edges 21:01 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Gilt Edges 12:19 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Head-Banding 8:18 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Preparing for Covering 6:58 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Covering 14:07 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Pasting Down 7:31 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Calf Colouring 20:05 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Finishing, Part 1 17:26 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Finishing, Part 2 20:49 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Finishing, Part 3 22:44 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Finishing, Part 4 23:04 Gelesen von Maria Kasper
Washing and Cleaning, Part 1 18:45 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Washing and Cleaning, Part 2 20:38 Gelesen von Melvin Lee
Glossary 24:04 Gelesen von Melvin Lee