I have collect all five of his non adhesive binding books and dont think i could work without them. Excellent diagrams of difficult sewing sequences, for example the binding off of the final cover of a copticstitch bound book. Exposed spine sewings non adhesive binding by keith a smith. These sewings can be used to bind single sheets of paper, board, plexiglass or even metal. Book number 128 and sewn and pasted cloth or leather bookbinding for book artists requiring no special tools or equipment book nr 181 2 volume set smith, keith a. The bindings open flat to any page, unlike traditional postbindings and stab bindings commonly used to bind single sheets. They have introduced me to bindings unfamiliar to me and have shown me how to make them. This publication gives introduction on book structure, history of book binding, and general. See more ideas about bookbinding, book making, book binding. Nonadhesive binding, books without paste or glue keith a. Keith smith is a prolific book artist, having made 200 artists books. This time i made a small batch with some thick brown leather. Smith, the author, has also few books on non adhesive binding.
Concerns for one flow back and forth into the other. These sewings can be used to bind single sheets of paper, board, plexiglass or even. Keith smiths book on non adhesive binding is an excellent resource for learning nonconventional binding and book structures. Non adhesive binding vol 1 books without paste or glue rgj blogs. This edition contains 264 drawn illustrations and 123 photo reproductions by thirtyseven binders and book artists.
The new structure of the visual book with 200 more pages. Smiths sewing single sheets is his fourth book on nonadhesive binding. Volume i explores aspects of binding as part of the book s statement, as well as introduces the tools, materials, and techniques of bookbinding. One poetry book that i wrote, illustrated, printed and bound utilized a stab binding from that reference, but for my journals i glommed onto another technique and i havent looked back. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Published by keith smith books 1991, 1998, rochester, ny 1991. Volume iii of smith s series on non adhesive binding describes a variety of techniques for sewing across the spine including greek binding, celtic weave and caterpillar as well as nine various coptic sewings. I have collect all five of his nonadhesive binding books and. This book has very clear illustrations and the stepbystep information are written in an understandable english. This is the fourth book in smith s series on non adhesive binding. Update slip taped to inside back cover, no markings, fine spine crease, hint of spine slant, otherwise very good.
Ive been making my journals since 1994, when i was also doing letterpress printing. Smith, including structure of the visual book, and non adhesive binding. Bookbinding in pictures, a beginners guide, pantothen books 2010. May 1995, keith smith books paperback in english 3rd edition 0963768220 9780963768223 aaaa. Book keith smith nonadhesive bindings vol 1 hollanders. Illustrated with photographs by contemporary binders. May 1995, keith smith books paperback in english 3rd edition 0963768220 9780963768223. Cant recommend this book highly enough for learning some non adhesive book binding. Dec 18, 2018 keith smith new york maakt kunstenaarsboeken, zijn werk is overal ter wereld in museumcollecties opgenomen. Smith approaches binding as an integral part of the overall statement of the book so that the physical design becomes an extension of the content. Terms used are also explained if it relates to the binding industry.
They have introduced me to bindings unfamiliar to me and have shown me how to. Keith smith s book on non adhesive binding is an excellent resource for learning nonconventional binding and book structures. The authors aim is to break away from traditional binding, yet keep the structures strong and the material archival. In his book non adhesive bindings, keith smith describes the longstitch through a slotted cover and it involves sewing each section directly through the cover where slots have been made at each sewing station. Feb 07, 2021 texts on how to construct artists books. Longstitch binding does not require glue, though there are methods that utilize glue. A fellow printer loaned me a copy of keith smith s non adhesive binding. Books without paste or glue keith smith hollanders.
Non adhesive binding books without paste or glue szirmai, j. Keith s first book has become a classic among book artists. As with all of keith smiths instructional book arts books, this is a detailed and informative text book on how to make books without the use of adhesives. It would have been better if i had more binding experience, but thats my fault not the book s. The bindings open flat to any page which makes for handsome and functional albums. This book is as good as a mini leather binding library on its own. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. The first half of the book is about working around using leather for board covering avoiding having to pare leather, i might find it easier to just use leather in the traditional way and pare it. He develops an approach to binding as well as showing a variety of methods to bind a book.
Filled w the p o w e r of a blank book is that it is not blank in the sense of being empty, but is an entity complete in itself. Nonadhesive binding by keith a smith book in english and held by 428 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Smith 1999, trade paperback, revised edition,expanded at the best online prices at ebay. Smiths sewing single sheets is his fourth book on non adhesive binding. Pledges received from our patrons cover the editing services for our bookish podcast. At the time there were few other bookbinding manuals in print and in comparison with. The book is number one a series of three by keith smith on non adhesive binding.
Non adhesive binding has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sewing, directly to the leather spine, starts to get discussed on pg 3 for books of signaturessections. Precisely written and drawn instructions are provided for several variations on ways to bind single sheets of paper, board, plexiglas or even metal. Smith 1994, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Hij schrijft instructieboeken over bijzondere bindwijzen. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in book binding. Detailed written instructions for 32 simple to complex bindings with 250 step by step diagrams and. Reference artists books libguides at carnegie mellon. Sewn and pasted cloth or leather bookbinding for book artists requiring no special tools or equipment rochester, n. This book is also a good place to begin studying book binding as it includes less complex binding like pamphlets to get. Keith smith s books are a very valuable and reliable source of information for the serious amateur or professional bookbinder. Today i continued work on my gifted leather journals. Non adhesive binding by keith a smith book in english and held by 428 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Keiths first book has become a classic among book artists.
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