Title Welcome to r/bookbinding - FAQ and Resource Thread ✅

● Non-sewn Structures 16 ● Unsupported Sewn Structures 16 ● Supported Sewn Structures 18 Book Repair Basics 18 ● Concepts 19 ● Tools and Materials 19 ● How do I repair x? 20 Bookbinding as a Career 20 General Tutorials/Information Sources 21 ● Books 21 ● Web 22 ● Classes 23 ● Videos 24 Welcome to r/bookbinding! If you’re interested in the craft of making books by hand, including bookbinding, journal-making, prop-making, or book repair, you’re in the right place! This post lays out the basics in tools, materials, and techniques, and answers some of the community’s most commonly asked questions. The art of protecting the written and printed word is centuries in the making and cannot be exhaustively represented in a single post, but this will hopefully serve as a place to get started and a jumping off point for further research and experimentation. Dig in and have fun! I’m new to this, where do I start? ● Books ● What better place to learn more about books than with more books? They’re available for virtually every topic, structure, design out there, best to just start looking for things you’re interested in, but the resource list below has some community suggestions for getting started. ● Classes ● Get your hands dirty, communicate directly with seasoned instructors. List of providers below. ● Online Resources ● Get your hands dirty without leaving your living room. Blogs, videos, tutorials, and other digital resources. List below. ● Terminology ● As a specialized craft and trade, bookbinding comes with its own vocabulary. Familiarizing yourself with the words used by hobbyists and professionals alike will allow for better understanding of sub discussions, more precise questions, and more effective personal research. ● “A Brief Guide to Common Bookbinding Stitches”, Sirmans, 2024: https://grecianneedle.com/my-articles/bound-in-stitches-a-brief-guide-to-common-bookbinding-st itches/ ● “ABC for Book Collectors”, Carter, 2007: https://ilab.org/assets/documents/articles/documentation_center_files_29_2_20abc_20forbookc ollectors_20bob_20fleck.pdf ● “A Visual Dictionary of Book Terms”, Sutherland, 20o8: https://www.tor.com/2008/08/07/bookterms/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw13wsAe-Ts&feature=youtu.be ● Pull ● Applying moisture to paper materials causes them to expand and contract across their grain. When adhering two materials together, the thinner of the two will compensate for this movement by “pulling” the thicker material as it dries, resulting most noticeably in warped or curved boards. ● DAS Bookbinding: https://youtu.be/VWw6A7SObCo ● “No Stupid Questions: December 2016”, r/bookbinding, 2016: https://www.reddit.com/r/bookbinding/comments/5fxxqs/no_stupid_questions_december /das3cbc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ● “No Stupid Questions: October 2020”, r/bookbinding, 2020: https://www.reddit.com/r/bookbinding/comments/j38b8s/no_stupid_questions_october_ 2020/g8218vo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ● Spine Linings ● The materials and application of spine linings influence functionality, tactile and visual aesthetic, and the durability of the binding or repair. ● “The Movement of the Book Spine”, Conroy, 1987: https://cool.culturalheritage.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v06/bp06-01.html ● “Materials and mechanics for book conservation: Part I. Engineering concepts for spine lining design”, Paula Steere, 2022: https://thebookandpapergathering.org/2022/06/09/materials-and-mechanics-for-book-co nservation-part-i-engineering-concepts-for-spine-lining-design/ General Book Arts Suppliers ● Artist & Craftsman Supply (US): https://artistcraftsman.com/ ● Blick Art Materials (US): https://www.dickblick.com/ ● Boektotaal (NL): https://www.boektotaal.nl/en/ ● Book Craft Supply Company (US): https://bookcraftsupply.com/ ● Colophon Book Arts (US): https://www.colophonbookarts.com/ ● Conservation by Design (UK): https://www.cxdinternational.com/ ● Demco (US): https://www.demco.com/products/library-supplies ● Etsy (Global): https://www.etsy.com/ ● Gaylord Archival (US): https://www.gaylord.com/ ● Hollanders (US): https://hollanders.com/ ● J. Hewit & Sons Ltd. (UK): https://www.hewitonline.com/Default.asp ● Jackson’s Art Supplies (US): https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/ ● John Neal Books (US): https://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/bookbinding ● Lineco (US): https://www.lineco.com/bookbinding-and-repair ● London Center for Book Arts (UK): https://londonbookarts.org/collections/tools ● Modulor (DE): https://www.modulor.de/en/craft-supplies/bookbinding-essentials/ ● Polistini (US): https://www.polistini.com/shop/ ● Preservation Equipment (UK): https://www.preservationequipment.com/ ● Ratchford (UK): https://ratchford.co.uk/ ● Relma (FR): http://www.relma.fr/ ● Schmedt (DE): https://www.schmedt24.de/en/ ● Shepherd’s (UK): https://store.bookbinding.co.uk/store/ ● Talas (US): https://www.talasonline.com/ ● University Products (US): https://www.universityproducts.com/