Main entry:

Ikegami, Kōsanjin, 1908-1985.

Title & Author:

Japanese bookbinding : instructions from a master craftsman / Kōjirō Ikegami ; adapted by Barbara B. Stephan.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : Weatherhill, 1986.
©1986

Description:

xi, 127 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm

Notes:
Rev. translation of: Hon no tsukurikata.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index.
Preface to the English edition -- Author's preface -- 1. Introducing Japanese books. Historical development ; Structure -- 2. Tools and materials. Tools ; Paper ; Other materials -- 3. Basic binding procedure. Preparing the cover ; Four-hole binding -- 4. Four-hole binding variations. Kangxi binding ; Hemp-leaf binding ; Tortoise-shell binding ; Chinese-style binding ; Yamato binding -- 5. Accordion books. Basic accordion book ; Album ; Double-leaved album ; Flutter book -- 6. Ledgers. Ledger bound with flat cord ; Ledger with Yamato binding ; Ledger with three-hole binding ; Accordion-style ledger ; Account book ; Receipt book -- 7. Other binding methods. Butterfly book; Multisection book ; Handscroll -- 8. Book cases. Wraparound case ; Four-sided case ; Box case -- 9. Mending Japanese books. Patching insect holes ; Backing damaged paper ; Inserting support papers -- Appendix 1: Selected reading -- Appendix 2: Suppliers -- Glossary.

Summary:

About the book : A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted for Western readers. Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided and substitutes are recommended for items not readily available. For centuries the West has admired Japanese books, but only now can we make them ourselves and take full advantage of their creative possibilities. Stunning and practical, these bindings are ideal for preserving calligraphy, letters, artwork, and poems, for adding a distinctive touch to limited-edition books, and for use as diaries or gifts.

Resources:
Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0834801965
9780834801967

Subject:

Bookbinding Japan Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Bookbinding.
BOOKBINDING JAPAN Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Reliure.
bookbinding (process)
Bookbinding Japan.
Boekbinden.
Japan
Bookbinding Handbooks, manuals, etc Japan

Form/genre:

Handbook
Handbooks.
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Manuals (Handbooks)
Guides et manuels.

Added entries:

Stephan, Barbara B., adapter.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 306182
Call No.: BIB 251885
Status: Available