A book bound by hand can be a work of art in a way that machine-bound books can never be. This comprehensive, profusely illustrated guide fully explains the techniques needed to create your own examples of the binders art.Detailed illustrated instructions are told in a readable, easy-to-follow format. With every aspect of bookbinding clearly explained, you will soon be on your way to producing your own beautiful volumes, from simple folders to full-size sewn books with bindings of cloth and leather. Also included is an indispensable chapter on the preservation and repair of valuable or irreplaceable volumes, and over 600 photos clarify the process, and depict an abundance of beautiful bindings. Let Creative Bookbinding show you how this ancient craft offers both a satisfying hobby and rewardingaesthetic experience.