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The Art of Bookbinding

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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)

Chapters

Preface to the Second Edition and Introduction

13:05

Read by Amelia Chesley

Folding

10:25

Read by Maria Kasper

Beating and Rolling

6:22

Read by Maria Kasper

Collating

12:49

Read by Maria Kasper

Marking Up and Sawing In

6:58

Read by Melvin Lee

Sewing

16:34

Read by Melvin Lee

Forwarding and Pasting Up

8:43

Read by Melvin Lee

Putting on the End Papers and Trimming

11:58

Read by Availle

Glueing Up, Rounding, and Backing

10:02

Read by Availle

Mill-Boards

14:13

Read by Melvin Lee

Drawing-In and Pressing, and Cutting

15:31

Read by Melvin Lee

Colouring the Edges

21:01

Read by Maria Kasper

Gilt Edges

12:19

Read by Melvin Lee

Head-Banding

8:18

Read by Melvin Lee

Preparing for Covering

6:58

Read by Maria Kasper

Covering

14:07

Read by Maria Kasper

Pasting Down

7:31

Read by Melvin Lee

Calf Colouring

20:05

Read by Melvin Lee

Finishing, Part 1

17:26

Read by Maria Kasper

Finishing, Part 2

20:49

Read by Maria Kasper

Finishing, Part 3

22:44

Read by Maria Kasper

Finishing, Part 4

23:04

Read by Maria Kasper

Washing and Cleaning, Part 1

18:45

Read by Melvin Lee

Washing and Cleaning, Part 2

20:38

Read by Melvin Lee

Glossary

24:04

Read by Melvin Lee