Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Materials and Tools; The Elements of a Book; Materials; Tools and Equipment; The Importance of Grain Direction; Chapter 2: Single-Section Bindings; Project 1 - Paper-Covered Single-Section Binding; Project 2 - Hard-backed Single-Section Binding; Chapter 3: Multi-Section Bindings; Project 3 - Full Cloth Case-Binding; Project 4 - Photograph Album; Project 5 - A Quarter Leather Binding with Paper/Cloth Covered Sides; Project 6 - The Wrap-around Structure; Chapter 4: Containers; Project 7 - Phase-box.Project 8 - A3 Portfolio Case with Ribbon TiesProject 9 - A Cloth Covered Slipcase; Appendices; Appendix 1 - Making a pricking cradle; Appendix 2 - Recipes; Glossary of Terms; Further Reading; Suppliers List; Index.The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition. It has developed through the ages and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Whether you are a beginner or an established bookbinder wishing to refresh your memory, this practical book introduces the techniques with step-by-step instructions and photographs. It explains how to transform a few sheets of paper and some thread into a book to be proud of. For the more experienced, the author also covers how to work with leather to create classic, professional bindings. Topics covered include single-section bindin.