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Non-Adhesive Binding Books without Paste or Glue | 
 enlarge | Author: Keith A. Smith
Publisher: Sigma Foundation
Category: Book
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $28.44
You Save: $1.56 (5%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 32043
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Rev Exp
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0963768263
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.3
EAN: 9780963768261
ASIN: 0963768263
Publication Date: January 1, 1999
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 Excellent resource for book artists September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoy journaling on blank pages and subsequently binding them into journals. Keith Smith's book on non-adhesive binding is an excellent resource for learning non-conventional binding and book structures.
I enjoyed the book so much, I eventually made mock-ups of nearly every project in this book AND went on to worth through several other of Smith's books.
Smith provides many basic/general techniques in the front of the book followed by specific "recipes." He provides both creative suggestions for content and technical information on structure and assembly. Smith also provides sample photographs of each binding.
One minor criticism: many of the projects suggest using very heavyweight paper--almost watercolor paper--instead of textweight or lightweight. I had to tweak the instructions for binding the lightweight paper I use for journaling.
 Not quite what I wanted, but very good nonetheless July 21, 2008
I was actually looking for Volume 3 of this series, however, the interesting bindings within this volume have been very helpful in making books of my own.
Extremely detailed, with diagrams of nearly everything (including tying knots) and easy to understand instructions made for a relatively easy book sewing.
I'd suggest it to any bookbinder.
get going February 13, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
another great artist bookmaking idea resource; prior knowlege about construction is a plus
I wish more books were like this one. August 10, 2001
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
A wonderfully straight -forward how-to book on the technicalities and the various methods of binding books. Concentrates exclusively on stitching, introducing many methods unfamiliar to me that are both beautiful and practical. The instructions and drawings are clear uncluttered and easy to follow. The photo's are basic but intended to inform rather than the seduce the unaware into a purchase. It contained everything I needed to know. I wish more books were like this one.
Great book!! May 2, 2001
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
My boss bought a copy of this book for the graphics department (an old edition). I read a few paragraphs and flipped through the pages for a few minutes, then got on Amazon and ordered my own copy. The book would make a fantastic text book for a book making class. It goes into great detail, yet allows for creativity. I'd recommend it highly.
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