Franziska Morlok - Bookbinding

... explores the possibilities of folding, stitching and binding from the perspective of (and incorporating questions from) designers and production managers, facilitating collaboration with binderies and an understanding of the process as a whole.

... offers lots of important

Tips from bookbinders

Pointers about pitfalls

... explains

types of fold from

and various binding techniques using...

wire from

glue from

thread from

binding systems and fasteners from

... illustrates the difference between

softcovers from

hardcovers from

... and explores other important topics, including

• Planning a publication from
• The production process from
• Format from
• Design specifications from

Turning a print project into reality is not simply about the binding style but also about choosing a type of cover, as well as making many other decisions. The various chapters of this book are therefore concerned with all aspects of the printed product from the binding style to the paper to the cover and other design elements.

Folding

Stitching with wire

Binding with glue

Sewing with thread

Binding systems and fasteners

(as used for childrens board books)