"Bookbinding is the process of building a book of codex manuscripts from an ordered stack of paper sheets with one's hands and tools."
This subfield involves the study of creating books through sewing, gluing, binding, and covering.
Bookbinding history: Understanding the evolution of bookbinding from ancient times to modern times.
Bookbinding terminology: Understanding the commonly used terms in bookbinding and their meanings.
Tools and equipment: Understanding the different tools and equipment required for bookbinding, such as bone folders, awls, needles, thread, and book presses.
Materials: Learning about the different types of paper, cloth, leather, and other materials used in bookbinding.
Binding styles: Understanding different binding styles such as case binding, coptic binding, Japanese binding, and leather binding and their applications.
Endpapers and flyleaves: Understanding the importance of endpapers and flyleaves in bookbinding and their various styles.
Sewing techniques: Learning about different sewing techniques such as kettle stitching, whip stitching, and sewing on tapes.
Gluing and adhesives: Understanding different types of adhesives used in bookbinding and their applications.
Finishing techniques: Learning about finishing techniques such as gilding, tooling, and embossing used to decorate and enhance the appearance of a book.
Repair and restoration: Understanding the basic principles of repairing and restoring books.
Book conservation: Understanding the principles of book conservation and the factors affecting the long-term preservation of books.
Bookbinding resources: Understanding the different sources of information and resources available for bookbinding enthusiasts, such as books, websites, and forums.
Case binding: A form of hardcover bookbinding where the book cover is made separate from the book block, and then attached to the block.
Perfect binding: A form of paperback binding where the pages are glued to a spine, creating a flat binding.
Saddle-stitch binding: A form of binding where folded sheets are stapled together along the folded edge.
Smyth-sewn binding: A form of binding where the pages are sewn together in sections, creating a strong, durable binding.
Coptic binding: A form of binding where sections of folded pages are sewn together through exposed covers, creating a decorative exposed binding.
Japanese binding: A form of binding where pages are stitched together using a simple, elegant technique.
Screw post binding: A form of binding where screw posts run through holes in the pages and covers, holding them together.
Wire-O binding: A form of binding where a series of wire loops are threaded through holes in the pages, creating a flexible binding.
Comb binding: A form of binding where plastic combs are used to bind pages together, allowing them to be easily added or removed.
Coil binding: A form of binding where a spiral coil is inserted through holes in the pages, creating a flexible binding.
Flat-back binding: A form of hardcover bookbinding where the book cover is attached directly to the spine of the book block, creating a sturdy binding.
Singer sewing binding: A form of binding where sections of folded pages are sewn together using a specific technique, creating a unique exposed binding.
Long-stitch binding: A form of binding where pages are sewn together using a simple, decorative technique, creating an exposed binding.
"One binds the sheets of papers along an edge with a thick needle and strong thread. One can also use loose-leaf rings, binding posts, twin-loop spine coils, plastic spiral coils, and plastic spine combs..."
"...but they last for a shorter time."
"One encloses the bound stack of paper in a cover."
"One places an attractive cover onto the boards, and features the publisher's information and artistic decorations."
"Accounting ledgers, business journals, blank-page books, guest logbooks, notebooks, manifold books, day books, diaries, and portfolios."
"Letterpress printing and binding deals with books planned to be read."
"This comprises: the library binding, fine binding, edition binding, and publisher's bindings."
"Building a book of codex manuscripts from an ordered stack of paper sheets with one's hands and tools."
"One places an attractive cover onto the boards..."
"One binds the sheets of papers along an edge with a thick needle and strong thread."
"Books planned to be written in."
"...the library binding, fine binding, edition binding, and publisher's bindings."
"...the library binding, fine binding, edition binding, and publisher's bindings."
"...but they last for a shorter time."
"One places an attractive cover onto the boards, and features the publisher's information and artistic decorations."
"Bookbinding is the process of building a book of codex manuscripts..."
"Letterpress printing and binding deals with books planned to be read."
"...but they last for a shorter time."
"One places an attractive cover onto the boards, and features the publisher's information and artistic decorations."