Exposed spine sewings, non adhesive binding paperback nov. Volume i of nonadhesive binding demonstrates basic as well as very elaborate bindings constructed without adhesives and requiring no presses. Keith smith lists four styles of japanese stab binding in his book. Non adhesive binding books without paste or glue, which dickens novel has sold the most copies, volume i nonadhesive binding. I was utterly stymied by keith smith s books until a book arts teacher told me. Non adhesive binding books paste non adhesive binding, vol. These sewings can be used to bind single sheets of paper, board, plexiglass or even metal. We are pleased to bring you the first of many downloadable, well written and easy to follow e.
Isbn volume i is not only about how to bind a book, the first part of this text is. Keiths first book has become a classic among book artists. Smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. How to make a leather journal with keith smiths coil spring sewing. Longstitch binding does not require glue, though there are methods that utilize glue. Basics film shows how to use a roller to apply glue to bookbinding projects by ceropegia. Books without paste or glue keith smith hollanders. The bindings open flat to any page, unlike traditional postbindings and stab bindings commonly used to bind single sheets. Here you will find a selection of links to bookbinding tutorials, that i have. Smith s sewing single sheets is his fourth book on nonadhesive binding. Top 15 japanese stab binding tutorials on the internet ibookbinding. A versatile acid free paper which is used by bookbinders, conservators. Smith born 1938 in tipton, indiana is an american artist and author.
Volume i is not only about how to bind a book, the first part of this text is. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Acknowledgements, black and white illustrations and photos, notes, glossary, sources list, indexes, and colophon. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In the modern world, japanese stab binding is perfect for group projects where people submit their own work. Longstitch is a bookbinding technique used for sewing together the sections of a book. Smith is an author wellknown for his nonadhesive bindings tutorials. The way to understand his genius is to cover up all the words on the page and just look at the drawings. The book is number one a series of three by keith smith on nonadhesive binding.
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