The British Library Guide to Bookbinding: History and Techniques
Since the development of the codex book form in the first century AD, bookbindings have played a crucial role not only in protecting and preserving the texts which they contain, but also in the history of the book as an artefact. The artistic style, materials and techniques used in creating a bookbinding can offer fascinating insights into a whole range of historical and cultural issues, from the dating and placing of the material it contains, to the social standing of the book's owner....
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An introduction to the history and techniques of bookbinding that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of craftspeople at work.
Introduction7Bookbinding terms: forwarding and finishing9Historical outline10Uses and design11HistoryThe Bookbinding Trade12The bookbinding trade in Europe12A binder's life14Women bookbinders20Patrons of bookbinding22TechniquesForwarding29Papyrus, parchment and paper29Folding31Collating31Sewing31End-leaves33Doublures35Rounding and backing the spine35Limp bindings36Boards36Attaching the text block to the boards38Edge trimming38Edge decoration39Endbands40Lining and backing41Covering materials42Methods of covering46Headcaps47Tying up48Furniture and fittings48Finishing51Tooling51Identifying bindings by tools52Panel stamps54Cut leather work55Onlays and inlays55Treasure bindings56Jewelled bindings57Decorative cloth57Paints, inks and chemicals59Moulded (or modelled) leather63Selected decorative styles by century68The Management of Bindings CollectionsCompiling records84Storage and exhibitions85Notes86Glossary88Further Reading91Index94
