(Bookbinding) Johnson, Arthur W. THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BOOK REPAIR AND CONSERVATION.
New York Thames and Hudson (1992) 8vo. quarter faux leather with cloth covered boards and with original stiff paper wrappers bound-in. 111 pages. Reprint of the first edition. A practical manual with 100 illustrations. In special binding. Price: $ 30.00
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Order nr. 118138
Johnson, Arthur W. THE REPAIR OF CLOTH BINDINGS.
New Castle, DE Oak Knoll Press 2013 6 x 9 inches paperback 140 pages One of the leading designer bookbinders in Great Britain, Arthur Johnson has used his extensive knowledge of book construction to provide a reference manual for the repair and reconstruction of cloth bindings. Each process is explained in precise detail with clear text in order to give the worker confidence in this exacting skill. Using more than 90 illustrations, drawn by the author himself, Johnson explains his procedures for sound repair that he has developed over many decades. Johnson's ability to instruct and teach bookbinders, conservationists, and students of binding history is exceptional. He has written four other manuals on binding that are considered classics and The Repair of Cloth Bindings is no exception. Included in this work is a brief but comprehensive history of cloth as a binding material from its early use in handwork to complete automation.
Arthur W Johnson A.T.D., N.D.D., C & G L.I. is also a Honorary Fellow of Designer Bookbinders, Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Craft Education and Patron of the A.B.C. Book Society of New Zealand. He has lectured and written articles for book societies throughout the world. He has a degree in Art and diplomas in Bookbinding and Calligraphy. Price: $ 25.00
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Order nr. 115658
Johnson, Arthur W. THE REPAIR OF CLOTH BINDINGS.
New Castle, DE Oak Knoll Press 2002 8vo. cloth, dust jacket 140 pages First edition. One of the leading designer bookbinders in Great Britain, Arthur Johnson has used his extensive knowledge of book construction to provide a reference manual for the repair and reconstruction of cloth bindings. Each process is explained in precise detail with clear text in order to give the worker confidence in this exacting skill. Using more than 90 illustrations, drawn by the author himself, Johnson explains his procedures for sound repair that he has developed over many decades. Johnson's ability to instruct and teach bookbinders, conservationists, and students of binding history is exceptional. He has written four other manuals on binding that are considered classics and The Repair of Cloth Bindings should be no exception. Included in this work is a brief but comprehensive history of cloth as a binding material from its early use in handwork to complete automation. Arthur W Johnson A.T.D., N.D.D., C & G L.I. is also a Honorary Fellow of Designer Bookbinders, Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Craft Education and Patron of the A.B.C. Book Society of New Zealand. He has lectured and written articles for book societies throughout the world. He has a degree in Art and diplomas in Bookbinding and Calligraphy. Price: $ 50.00
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Order nr. 117054
(Puriri Press) Johnson, Arthur W. LETTERING ON BOOKS.
Auckland Puriri Press 1993 large 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 29+(1) pages. Printed by hand in an edition limited to 250 numbered copies. Arthur Johnson is well known for his vivid and colorful designer bookbindings and his down to earth approach to bookbinding technique. This is a survey and an instructional manual which aims to benefit the craftsperson and those concerned with the art of the book. The illustrations were taken from Johnson's original drawings and are printed in red ink. Price: $ 50.00
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Order nr. 58323
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