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100 1 _aCockerell, Douglas,
_d1870-1945
245 1 0 _aBookbinding, and the Care of Books :
_bA Handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-19
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Bookbinding, and the Care of Books" by Douglas Cockerell is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This manual is aimed at both amateur bookbinders and librarians, providing them with practical guidance on the art and craft of bookbinding along with the necessary care for books. It covers various aspects of the bookbinding process, from materials and techniques to proper maintenance practices for preserving books. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of bookbinding, beginning with an introduction to its significance and foundational principles. Cockerell emphasizes the necessity of high-quality craftsmanship and materials, presenting a critique of modern binding practices that lead to premature decay of books in libraries. He expresses the intent of the manual as a vital resource for craftsmen, detailing the various methods and materials employed in bookbinding while aiming to instill a sense of responsibility for both the longevity and aesthetic qualities of books. The author's tone is informative and authoritative, geared toward enhancing the skill set of individuals in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBooks -- Conservation and restoration
653 _aBookbinding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
700 1 _aLethaby, W. R.
_q(William Richard),
_d1857-1931
700 1 _aRooke, Noel,
_d1881-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26672
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