Vol. 05: Olde-School Bookbinding
Pages last longer, lie flatter, and look better inside a handsome, durable hardcover.
By Brian Sawyer
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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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