How to Operate a Book
How to operate a book? Well, there are some instructive pictures about opening a new book. This video, however, tackles the subject of the physical structure of books, from the medieval manuscript codex to the modern paperback.
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Binding the Booker – A Short BBC Documentary on Bookbinding
Every year six bindings are made by Fellows of Designer Bookbinders. 2018 wasn't an exception. In this video, Angela James, a Fellow and former President of the society, talks about the process, and about her own work.
One of the Largest and Most Expensive Bird Books Displayed at Liverpool Library
Birds of America by John James Audubon was published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838. The work consists of 435 hand-colored, life-size prints. They are made from engraved plates, measuring 99 x 66 cm (39" x 26".)
iBookBinding: A Year in Review
This year was challenging. It is a year of moving to the Netherlands, working without a workshop and searching for new ways to go forward with iBookBinding. But I'm happy with the way it went through and how it is ending.
Recent Updates to My Bookbinding Workbench
I had these workbenches almost since the moment I started to run bookbinding classes at my studio back in Moscow. As this location served both as woodworking and bookbinding workshop, I had all means to make them on my own.
A Bit More About Dos Rapporté Binding From Ben Elbel
Last week I posted a review of a new tutorial offered by the project Bookbinding Out of The Box. I just wanted to give you an update. Ben Elbel posted a video where he talks about this style and about his book.
Tutorial: Sewing an Endband On One Core in Two Colors
Sherif Afifi just published a new video tutorial dedicated to sewing a two-color endband on one core. It isn't a fast-paced video, so you'll have a chance to see all the details of the process.
To the Letter. A Portrait of Ben Joosten
Ben Joosten (1931) was once a brazier an artisan who cast bronze. However, in collaboration with his wife Emmy Eerdmans, he turned in time to other forms of art as well. Including the art of printing and typography.
Paul Revere & His Engraving
I found this beautiful book several weeks ago at a book market. I knew some facts about Paul Revere and his connection to the American Revolution. But that he had worked as an engraver and had made multiple book illustrations? That was new to me.
Recent Reviews of iBookBinding at Etsy
I do it rarely, preferring not to boast too much, but sometimes I just want to share all these positive reviews iBookBinding's shop at Etsy gets!
Repairing an Endband
This video made me curious: how do you set a book when sewing an endband? Here the book is set with the spine facing the bookbinder. I was told to put it the other way around. Please join the conversation!
Next Destination: Bookish Ireland!
After a quite eventful weekend in Copenhagen, my next destination is Ireland. I plan to spend this Friday in Dublin and then just drive around the country, visiting different places and flea markets.
How I Found a Composing Stick (and Much More) in Copenhagen
This is a post about the flea markets of Copenhagen, printing tools, and airport security. Initially, I just wanted to share some things I bought while visiting the capital of Denmark this weekend, but it grew to be so much more.
Employees of Biblioteca Angelica Demonstrate a Book that Opens Six Different Ways
This 17th-century dos-a-dos structure opens in six directions. The video gives an idea of the beauty and refined technique with which this artifact was created. It is a true masterpiece of printing and bookbinding crafts.
Going to Copenhagen This Weekend
I would appreciate any advice on nice bookish places in Copenhagen to visit this weekend. I'm not sure we'll have a lot of spare time, but if there's a free moment, I'd like to be prepared!
