Bookbinder’s Compendium: Even More Simplified binding

$1,000.00

A Bookbinder’s Compendium: Workshop Handouts 2001-2025 by Karen Hanmer.
Glenview, IL: Karen Hanmer Book Arts, 2025.

Even More Simplified binding: spine wrapper of Atlantic salmon parchment processed by the binder and dyed in pomegranate and logwood. Boards a laminate of multicolored Murillo paper, sewn on vellum supports laced in and out at the shoulders. Hahnemuhle Ingres endsheets. Rolled paper endbands. Headcaps and sewing supports colored with mica-infused watercolor. Bound 2026.

8 ¾ x 7 x 1 ¾ “

This is the second bound copy of an anthology of thirty-three workshop handouts written by the binder on topics including fine binding, a range of historical and contemporary structures, notes on materials, and professional practices.

This text is available in printed, unsewn sheets.

A Bookbinder’s Compendium: Workshop Handouts 2001-2025 by Karen Hanmer.
Glenview, IL: Karen Hanmer Book Arts, 2025.

Even More Simplified binding: spine wrapper of Atlantic salmon parchment processed by the binder and dyed in pomegranate and logwood. Boards a laminate of multicolored Murillo paper, sewn on vellum supports laced in and out at the shoulders. Hahnemuhle Ingres endsheets. Rolled paper endbands. Headcaps and sewing supports colored with mica-infused watercolor. Bound 2026.

8 ¾ x 7 x 1 ¾ “

This is the second bound copy of an anthology of thirty-three workshop handouts written by the binder on topics including fine binding, a range of historical and contemporary structures, notes on materials, and professional practices.

This text is available in printed, unsewn sheets.