The text, technical and very precise, accompanies the progress of the reader. It is supported by many illustrations: color photos and sketches. The amorous reader wishes to offer his favorite works a binding of choice, adding to the flavor of the words the pleasure of the eyes and the touch. The art of the bookbinder consists in meticulously combining the finest skins and the most beautiful papers to form a case that will protect the beloved book and make it a unique object. After presenting the equipment and supplies, Paule Brunot-Fieux develops in great detail the bradel which allows you to acquire the basic techniques - placing, notching, stitching, backing, covering... - which it is essential to master it perfectly before attempting more neat bindings. Then, from the making of a band to the laying of the paper or the skin, passing by the adornment, the author explains all the secrets of the classic bindings, half-bindings and full skin, to finish with the making of a folder and a case, ultimate protections for a precious work. In the appendix, the reader will learn about the manual manufacture of paper by the vat.

• Isbn
• Ean 9782212128727
• Author Paule Brunot-Fieux
• Editor Eyrolles, Collection : Le geste et l'outil
• Language fr_CH