Bookbinder/ˈbʊkbaɪndər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Professional Craft Indicates a skilled profession that combines art with manual work. She apprenticed with a local bookbinder to learn the craft. Pro Tip 2/3Repairing Books Emphasizes the restoration aspect of the job, fixing old or damaged books. The bookbinder is excellent at breathing new life into antique books. Pro Tip 3/3Traditional Role Suggests the bookbinder's role has historical significance and a rich tradition. Bookbinders have preserved literary works for centuries.