Book Binding Tutorials on DVD.I have come to the conclusion over the years, that apart from regular tuition either one to one or in a class, THE BEST form of tuition available comes in the form of videos or DVD's.
Through this medium you can LEARN AT HOME and actually see each step of the procedure carried out and of course you can re run any part of the tutorial when you need to.
Without wishing to name them I have seen several video tutorials that lacked professional production. However I am happy to say that we have discovered a range of DVD's that detail some "key stone" book binding procedures that are packed with great detail and are professional in both content and production. Indeed they are a real pleasure to watch.
He spent a year working for the National Library of Congress from 1999 to 2000.
Michael brings his wealth of experience to bear in these tutorials, they are packed with information and good advice.
I wholeheartedly recommend this range of DVD's, each one is like watching an episode of The Antiques Roadshow, you will find yourself totaly absorbed.
In 2008 Sandy Cohen of the Guild of Book Workers reviewed this range of DVD's, if you would like a copy of the review please click here.
Shortly to be added to the existing range of DVD's are two new tutorials, one dealing with the making of a Limp Vellum binding, the other showing the complete CONSERVATION of a period binding. These DVD's will then represent THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKBINDING TUTORIALS IN THE WORLD.
Either click the images below or navigate from the menu on the left to read more about these instructional manuals.
Book Restoration for beginners.
Tips From the Book Binders Bench.
A 19th Century Period Style Binding.
Restoration and reback of a typical late 19th Century Family Bible
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The author of this range of videos is Mr. Michael Leroy Chrisman. Michael has been a professional book binder since 1987 and has received personal tuition and guidance from Mr. Bernard Middleton, one of the best known and respected book restorers in the world.
Hello Richard, I can not begin to thank you for your help. I just finished looking through your manual and website. That is exactly the information I was looking for. Robert
Dear Richard I find your website and stories very encouraging and a fantastic resource. Isabelle
Dear Richard Just a thank you for your excellent tutorial on clasp making -wonderful. Thanks so much. You're really generous to share your knowledge and skill with us youngsters. Tony
Dear Richard thank you for being such a help, you have been a wonderful teacher to me and have given freely of your time without asking for a bean in return. Mike
Hello Richard I had to write and thank you for your help during the last month, you guided me to a teacher near me and now I am actualy taking lessons in book binding. Ratchel