Bookbinding
/ˈbʊkbaɪndɪŋ/noun
The activity of putting a cover on a book.
She learned the art of bookbinding in her design course.
Often appears as...
- learn bookbinding
- bookbinding class
noun
The activity of putting a cover on a book.
She learned the art of bookbinding in her design course.
Often appears as...
- learn bookbinding
- bookbinding class
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Pro Tip 1/3Craft Skill
Bookbinding is considered a skilled craft, often associated with artistry and craftsmanship.
After taking a bookbinding course, he crafted beautiful, handmade journals.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Trade
Historically, bookbinding was a professional trade; many ancient books were hand-bound.
The museum displayed ancient texts with intricate bookbinding.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Covers
Bookbinding involves more than just the cover; it includes assembling pages and attaching them.
Bookbinding ensures the pages are securely fixed to the spine.
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And my grandfather was a kind of guy who would not only take things apart, but he got me interested in all sorts of different odd crafts, like, you know, printing, like the letter press. I'm obsessed with printing. I'm obsessed with silk-screening and bookbinding and box making.
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The mystery box PIPE JJ...
And my grandfather was a kind of guy who would not only take things apart, but he got me interested in all sorts of different odd crafts, like, you know, printing, like the letter press. I'm obsessed with printing. I'm obsessed with silk-screening and bookbinding and box making.
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