Product Description Bookbinding: A Traditional Technique. Bookbinding is a centuries old craft that s still practiced and enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world. While the results can be quite beautiful, the skill required is well within the ability of the average craftsperson. In this program you will learn the basic process of making and assembling a hard cover case bound book, a method still employed by libraries and book publishers. This video included sections on: *The Process Materials *Folding and sewing page signatures *Creating a cloth-cover hard cover *Book assembly *Building your own book press and sewing frame *and more! Review This instructional video begins by describing all the parts of a hardbound book, then goes on to demonstrate "case binding," the method still used by most publishers and binderies today. The film is divided into individual chapters showing each step in the process: folding the individual signatures, sewing signatures into folios, gluing them together, making the cover and end papers, and assembling the complete book. The steps are all clearly and simply explained and very well presented visually. The techniques for the most part make use of easily obtainable supplies found around the home or in craft or art supply stores. After the basics, host Larry Withers gives information on creating a variety of bound cover designs as well as recommendations for crafting several additional pieces of equipment to make the tasks easier. He not only provides clear instruction, but his enthusiasm will encourage the viewer to take up the craft. Downloadable PDF files feature a complete materials list, diagrams for building a book press and sewing frame, and common sewing knots. Librarians and book lovers will enjoy this video for its revealing information about book construction. A final valuable bit illustrates the proper way to open a new book for the first time so as not to damage the spine. Targeted to teens and adults, this video is highly recommended for arts and crafts collections as well as those covering the books arts. --Library JournalPointing out that the ability to create books from scratch using simple materials is a satisfying process...[that] results in something that can be admired for its beauty and durability, guide Larry Withers teaches viewers here how to case bind blank pages for a journal or a scrapbook. Chapters cover the materials and tools required for the case binding process (including the case assembly), as well as folding and sewing page signatures, and advanced techniques the advanced equipment sewing frame, book press, and piercing board isn t beyond the ability of a dedicated do-it-yourselfer to make, and the disc included PDF fi les with instructions for making same). While it would have been useful to include a discussion of binding using regular printer and copier paper (given the fact that many people want to bind family reminiscences or recipes, Bookbinding is a nicely fi lmed how-to that is as solid as, well, a finely-bound book. Highly recommended. --Video LibrarianIn an age when we are inundated by electronic communication, the notion of hardbound books is struggling to survive. The art of binding one s own book, while never a common practice, is fast becoming a memory except for those few people involved in keeping this traditional craft alive. Bookbinding presents a careful, step-by-step approach to case binding, which is the most common style of crafting a full-sized book. It is intended for persons interested in crafting an individual book without being burdened with special equipment and tools. No page is left unturned as this DVD provides a step-by-step approach divided into several chapters that are very easy to follow. Each chapter begins by introducing an overview to the next step and then goes back to slowly fi ll in the details of each step, all the while introducing and explaining the associated vocabulary. Each step is carefully explained and demonstrated right down to threading the needle. The DVD includes text sheets with a materials list and PDF fi les with instructions for creating basic bindery equipment such as a book press and sewing frame. Also included are chapters on advanced instruction involving making larger books and fancy book cover designs. Bookbinding is a historic process and it is wonderful in this day and age, to slow down and participate in this age-old craft. --Arts & Activities
W**R
Clear instructions in a well-organized video
This was a very straightforward video that was very easy to learn from. There are lots of videos and free resources available on the web, but I found it easier to construct my first notebook from this video before learning shortcuts and alternative techniques from other sources. The only thing I'd say is to make sure you watch the video at least twice before shopping for your materials. There is a shopping list provided but I don't think it lists everything, so I found myself stopping halfway through constructing my book in order to purchase something that wasn't on the shopping list. For example, when making the backing, you need four thin sticks to lay under your cover and three wooden blocks to place on top of it ... those aren't on the list, so I had to pause for a few days until I could get them.
A**R
Just search youtube.
Just teaches basic book binding. You could leaen the same techniques from a basic youtube search. Not sure how professional the techniques are. Some of the things he teaches seems kind of like a backyard hack then what a professional would do.
M**S
So glad I bought this.
I'd already made a few books when I bought this dvd. My books were pretty good but I was having problems fitting endpapers and just felt kind of clumsy overall. This dvd has reinforced things I thought was doing right and shown me better ways of doing things that were a problem -- his way of handling endpapers is so much easier than mine! What a relief it is to have this to refer to. Now, Mr. Withers, please make another dvd showing other binding methods and I'll buy that one, too.
J**S
Well thought out and presented!
Articulate and thought out. This review says this book binding video is thoughtful and well paced. Learn vocabulary and traditional method of bookbinding. Including hand made folios, sewing, cloth board book covers, end pages, cutting of paper, and needed tools and materials and use. Five stars for being well thought out, illustrated, narrated, and presented. Thanks to those who made this. Thank you!
F**N
Good Introduction.
I always wondered how they use to make books and this was a great way to see. I am a visual learner so watching someone do the work made the books I bought much easier to understand.
P**N
Really clear.
This is the first time I've ever bought or used an instructional DVD, and it was a good idea in this case. It's a lot more clear than written instructions because you can actually see the right way to do it. I recommend this for getting started in this hobby.
R**K
Great video
I recently took a class on bookbinding and bought this video to supplement what I have learned. To my surprise, I should have bought this DVD and skipped the $360 class fee as not only does the DVD cover everything taught in class, it teaches more. I would recommend this to anyone interested in bookbinding.
G**.
Very well done, clear, shows you everything you ...
Very well done, clear, shows you everything you need to know in order to reproduce their results. Can't think of a negative.
R**N
Available on YouTube - free!
I've just spent a fair bit of money for something which is available free on YouTube - bit of a rip-off! The video itself is fine - I enjoyed it the first time round on YouTube.
