The rise of cloth-covered adhesive case bindings in the early 19th century is a product of three factors: the development of bookcloth; the invention of the arming press; and the arrangement of labour into production line factory work. These factors combined were so successful that cloth case binding became ubiquitous, all but replacing in-board binding for mass produced work. As such, these books survive in vast numbers and find themselves upon bookbinders’ and book conservators’ benches in need of repair. In this two-day workshop, Arthur will examine these structures, and guide students through the process of repairing them; he will discuss his choice of materials and explain the advantages of his preferred method of repair in the order in which these bindings were initially constructed.

All tools and materials will be provided; however, students are requested to bring their own books to work on.

For more information and to book: https://www.greensbooks.co.uk/workshops-and-courses/