Review by Booklist Review
It's no accident that this somewhat formal textbook on bookbinding concentrates on teaching by visuals. After all, author-instructor Josep Cambras, based in Barcelona, parlays his expertise originally captured in a 2006 Spanish version, now brought to the U.S. through Barron's. It is precisely that combination of pedagogy and photography that should draw even first-timers to try this craft. Beginning with a historical overview, continuing to an explanation of tolls and materials, Cambras showcases his expertise initially, in the chapters devoted to half a dozen processes/techniques and the same quality of paper-painting methods. Featured are well-captioned, step-by-step color photographs of different sewing, gluing, and scoring skills as well as choices in paper decorations, from block-printing motifs to painting through folds. Then, 17 projects follow, each building on a skill learned in the preceding project, starting with a portfolio with flaps and ending with a puzzle. Along with dabblers, those interested in simple book restoration will also find tips and techniques in this professional presentation.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2008 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
A professor at the Escuela d'Arte i Oficis in Barcelona, Spain, Cambras (Handmade Bookbinding Techniques) introduces traditional bookbinding in chapters covering the history of the bound book, basic processes and materials, and the hand decoration of paper. Step-by-step projects include document portfolios, protective cases, and magazine holders. Much of this material may be found elsewhere, but this is a good beginners' guide. Recommended for crafts collections needing more information on bookbinding. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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