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Bookbinding and Printing

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This guide will assist you to find resources on bookbinding and printing.

Useful Websites

An online dictionary of descriptive terminology.

A tutorial on bookbinding by Douglas W. Jones, University of Iowa.

Promotes a wide appreciation for books and reading in society and supports excellence in book design and production.

An international society promoting the appreciation of beautiful books, fine printing, and the book arts.

Supports, promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in traditional bookbinding and contemporary book arts.

Digital Library Resources

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Provides publication information on millions of books, ebooks, videos and audiobooks.

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CBCA is a Canadian-focused database that offers access to newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals and reference sources. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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Provides access to 47 databases across all major areas of study through: journals, newspapers, market reports, news wires and case studies, many of which are full text.

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Recommended Titles

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An Anthology of Decorated Papers

Marks, P. J. M.

745.54 M346a

2016

This remarkable book brings together a collection of decorated papers dating from the 16th to the 20th century. They were produced for a wide variety of uses: as wrappers, end papers for books, as the backing for playing cards, and even as linings for chests and cases.

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Beautiful Bookbindings

Marks, P. J. M.

686.3 M34bb

2011

Visual overview of 100 book bindings designed in the last thousand years, examining the history and technique of the craft.

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Bound

Ekrem, Erica

686.3 E36b

2015

Beginners will find plenty of entry-level projects to enjoy, while more experienced book artists will learn new ways to do old binding techniques.

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Craft Bookbinding

Orriss, Linda

686.3 O75c

2014

A practical guide with clear instructions to the numerous binding styles of craft bookbinding, prefect for beginners.

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