How I Wrought Certain of My Books

a two-part bookmaking tutorial

When I founded Kvasir House Press in March of 2007, it was with the intent of learning, perhaps most importantly, the noble art of bookmaking. Most of this knowledge was culled from a volume simply entitled Hand Bookbinding by Mr. Aldren Watson, but I also came across a variety of online resources that proved beneficial. With a little patience, you too can produce a professional-looking paperback.

Part One — Signatures & Stitching

Part Two — Bindery & Covers

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Featured image: Ramelli's Book Wheel