Olde-School Bookbinding
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By Brian Sawyer
![]() Olde-School Binding Photo by Brian Sawyer. |
![]() MAKE in book form. Photo by Brian Sawyer. |
Links
- DIY Bookbinding
An expanded version of the article, with additional description, background, nuance, and pictures than the original piece. - Bookbinding Photo Essay
A Flickr photo essay by the author of the article, documenting two different projects, illustrating two different parts of the process, from folded and gathered signatures, to final bound book. - Finished Bookbinding Projects
A Flickr set of other completed bookbinding projects by the author of the article - Flickr Photo Set
All photos included (and many more that weren't) in the original article.
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