The Art of The Book

A Short Tutorial on the First Principles of Bookbinding

Shepherds 2020  ISBN 978-0-9541072-4-6

A 16 page instruction manual supplied in the form of a flat sheet, printed on both sides. By following these straightforward instructions you will turn this piece of paper into an instruction manual with a hard cover. In other words, you will bind your own textbook!

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In this section we have also gathered a selection of some of the basic tools and materials you will need to make your first book. Please browse the website to view our full ranges. Scroll to the bottom of the page for our video tutorials on single & multi-section binding.

  

 

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For complete beginners, this 20 minute introduction to bookbinding has been made to accompany Shepherds' tutorial 'The Art of the Book'. Mylyn McColl, an experienced bookbinder and teacher, gives a hands-on demonstration on how to create your first hand-bound book. Divided into easy to follow stages and using only basic materials and hand tools, this video is the ideal place to start learning this fascinating and rewarding craft.

The Art of the Book - Chapter One

Single Section Binding

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The Art of the Book - Chapter Two


Multi-Section Binding