These instructions can be downloaded caterpillar stitch 2mb this stitch is from keith smiths book nonadhesive binding, volume 3 which has a number of innovative exposed spine sewings his detailed instructions for the caterpillar stitch need concentration. Keith smith indicates that this type of longstitch was used. Nonadhesive binding by smith books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Kettle stich as change over,packed single cords as change over, endbands as changeover and double raised supports with various means to change over. Click to read more about non adhesive binding, vol. In keith smiths exposed spine sewings book, part 1 is devoted to diagramming various kettle and link stitches. Keith smith, 9780963768247, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bookbinding for book artists and the five volumes of nonadhesive binding. Exposed spine sewings, nonadhesive binding by prof. This book, in oak boards, sewn with the caterpillar stitch, was constructed using the instructions found in volume iii nonadhesive binding. It is a very solid binding and makes the book block feel really secure in comparison to some exposed spine bindings anyway.
Illustrated with photographs by contemporary binders. If you must have an exposed spine, consider doing a supported sewing using tapes between the covers. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. My top three favorite books on bookbinding revealed. In addition, we sell sewing threads and supplies such as beeswax, headbands, spine reinforcement materials, and a variety of book repair tapes. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. The pearl binding is described by smith in his book exposed spine sewings and he credits betsy palmer eldridge for showing this to him. Dec 25, 2012 explore buchkunstlerins board book art. Wrap each signature spine in different washi tapes before binding with a coptic stitch. Volume iii of smiths series on nonadhesive binding describes a variety of techniques for sewing across the spine including greek binding, celtic weave and caterpillar as well as nine various coptic sewings. Part 1 is devoted to diagramming various true and false kettle and link stitches. Condition new, square tight and clean book, spine not creased, sharp corners, no markings of any kind, no names no underlinings no highlights no bent pages corners, not a reminder. This sewing method creates a staggered line pattern visible on the spine. It is sewn with the caterpillar stitch, which i was able to do following the instructions found in volume iii nonadhesive binding.
Branching out, i decided to try something more challenging, so i made this book, in oak boards. See more ideas about book binding, book making and handmade books. Exposed spine sewings, keith smith, sigma foundation, 1996 bookbinding for book. We carry text blocks for casingin and have a wide assortment of blank and lined journals, photo albums, and various themed books. Suzanne tortillott, making and keeping creative journals. Prices including delivery for exposed spine sewings, nonadhesive binding by prof. Closure a blog about making metal book clasps, bosses. College book art association helpful books about binding. Have a look at keith smiths exposed spine sewings, volume iii. Later 16th century stationery bindings sometimes had silver buttons added to the tacketed sewing on the spine. Described by text, diagrams and photographs, almost all of the 122 sewings were devised as the book was written. The second in the series about nonadhesive bindings, this book focuses on more complex sewings.
It also introduces how to use the sewing frame, how to round, to pack, and dying of cords and thread. Part 2 is variations on raised support sewings, described by. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Even rtf exposed spine sewings nonadhesive bining that we advance in this website is nice of soft file book. Working through the book is an education in itself.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Smith, 0963768247, 9780963768247, books, home and garden. Caterpillar stitch canberra craft bookbinders guild. This book is a great resource for the more complex exposed spine bindings. Structure is the shapes, materials, and interrelationships of the parts of the book when at rest.
A quirky alternative to this very strong binding thread sewn binding is ideal for highquality, longlasting publications, and those that you must be able to open flat, without them splitting along the spine such as brochures, catalogues and annual reports. The prose style in this book, while more readable than volume i of his nonadhesive binding series, is still occasionally pretentious. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Smith author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Historically, however, the use of round headed nails, small silver crosses, or elaborate jeweled plaques dates back to the 12th century. Exposed spine sewings paperback january 1, 2011 by keith a. I would recommend some bookbinding experience prior to jumping into these. Exposed spine sewings paperback november 1, 1995 by keith a. Nonadhesive binding by smith books, book price comparison. Coptic book binding with charms hanging from the stitches. The bar books spine, with its shiny, extralarge, and embossed title, easily stands out from the crowd, and ive heard it also looks great on a bar cart. Exposed spine sewings by keith smith keith smith books, 1995 volume iii of the nonadhesive binding series. This is a companion video to my favorite art supplies. Helpful books about binding, books, and printing compiled by john risseeuw, arizona state university nonadhesive binding.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Top 15 japanese stab binding tutorials on the internet. See more ideas about book art, book binding and book making. Most excellent book on exposed spine sewings that is out there.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Book 28 in the bookinaday series hosted by kiala givehand. Our bookbinding equipment includes high quality wooden book presses. Exposed spine sewings by keith smith this third book in the nonadhesive binding series is, as are the other 2 volumes, a wonderful resource. This book covers so many subjects it would not be practical to list them all but. Exposed spine sewings, nonadhesive binding book depository.
Exposed spine sewings, written by keith smith and available on his website the clasp is copper, roller printed to give the texture, annealed to make folding easier, and finished and patinaed using a liver of sulfur potassium sulfide solution. The book also contains photographs of bindings by various contemporary. Keith smith, nonadhesive bindings volume iii, exposed spine sewings. The overlooked art of designing a book spine open book. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. Part 2 is variations on raised support sewings, described by text,diagrams and photographs.
Spine decorations such as beads are a modern addition to the exposed spine book. Isbn 9780963768247 9780963768247 softcover, keith a smith books, 1995 nonadhesive binding. The sewing path of each book creates a decorative sewing on the spine. The movement of the book spine by tom conroy introduction. This paper will discuss the western codex as a moving system. This is a thorough text for sewing one, two, or three sections onto continuous support paper or vellum covers. The coptic bound book lots of detail and photos to explain. Since the sewings in part 2 require a sewing frame, three are diagrammed, in case you do not wish to invest in the expense of buying a sewing frame. Books without paste or glue, keith smith, sigma foundation, 1990 nonadhesive binding vol.