"Making Books" Author: [UK] Simon Goode / [UK] Ella Micun Publisher: Zhejiang People's Fine Arts Publishing House

A modern, stylish and practical guide to the traditional craft of bookbinding, written by the founder of London's Centre for Book Arts, a studio that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Easy to follow for complete beginners, while also providing inspiration for those with more experience, Books for the Hand is a how-to guide to creating beautiful books by hand. Starting with a list of binding sites and necessary tools and gear, you'll also learn about different paper types and special embellishments like fabric coverings, headbands, ribbon bookmarks, and more.

You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for six different handmade book types, from simple pamphlets and accordion-type books to more complex multi-chapter bindings. Each project includes a variety of different ideas, producing more than 20 different results. The book also includes many details, including more advanced techniques, special binding methods, hand-typesetting and design advice, and more.

Combining practical and inspirational photographs, this book provides clear instructions that will guide readers through each step of the hand-making process, while also showing the beautiful results that are possible and providing information about the author's studio.