Bookbinding by Hand (2 Parts)

Synopsis

Two methods of bookbinding by hand are illustrated; a book sewn on cords and leather bound with gold lettering, and a book sewn on tapes and bound in buckram. The programmes were made at the National Library of Wales before the bookbinder retired.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 2 x 45 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Sale

Uses

Librarians, printers, bibliographers and students of librarianship.

Subjects

Crafts; Librarianship

Keywords

bookbinding; books

Credits

Director

T Evans

Producer

J Turner

Writer

J Turner

Cast

C Baylis

Distributor

Name

University College of Wales, Department of Library and Information Studies