Book Binding Tutorials on DVD By Michael Chrisman.

Volume 1 Book Restoration for Beginners.

 

book binding tutorial

This video was originally produced in 1996, in VHS format. BOOKBINDERS WORKSHOP has obtained the original footage and has re-mastered it onto DVD.  Step-by-step instruction.  All details captured on video.

This valuable instructional is not just for beginners in book restoration, but is also for current bookbinders who can gain from the very unique techniques offered here, from a man who was lucky enough to receive years of personal guidance from the famous English book restorer, Bernard C. Middleton, M.B.E., F.S.A.


86 minutes of very helpful advice on achieving historically correct results using modern techniques and materials.

 

 

 

These videos are professionally produced (Memory Central Videos, SLC, Utah) and a pleasure to view!

 

See Table of Contents below:

 

1. Overview of Tools Used for Bookbinding.

2. Removing Loose Sheets.

3. Removing Original Headbands.

4. Removing Original Spine Cover.

5. Cleaning the Spine.

6. Aligning a Damaged Signature.

7. Re-gluing the Spine.

8. Shoulder Repair & It's Strengthening with Repair Tissue.

9. Making [Historic] Replacement Head & Tail Bands.

10. Over-Sewing.

11. Making a "Three-Fold" Hollow Tube.

12. Stabilizing "Dry-Rotted" Leather.

13. Resources & Recommended Reading.

 


THIS WAS THE FIRST PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED BOOKBINDING/BOOK RESTORATION INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO IN AMERICA. IT WAS ALSO ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. IT HAS BECOME A CLASSIC, AND HAS SOLD THOUSANDS OF COPIES AROUND THE GLOBE.

 

Price £55.35 including postage worldwide!

 

 

 

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