The Book Block
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The Book Block – Ultimate Manual How To Bookbinding A Book about Bookbinding, compiling the most common techniques thoroughly illustrated. A stunning how-to manual with 4 international awards in 2020.
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Industrial Bookbinding Techniques Made Easy
Discover the art of industrial bookbinding with the award-winning The Book Block
Esteemed by industry leaders and cherished by book enthusiasts, this bilingual manual (English & Portuguese) is a commitment to high industry-standard practices. Compiling the most common and up-to-date bookbinding techniques, inspiring a refined approach to your projects.
Designed for quick consultation, this thoroughly illustrated manual meets the practical needs of today’s leading designers, print professionals, and art educators.
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With this bookbinding book, you will be able to
Recognize the best solution to bind your book.
Understand the process of binding techniques
Know the characteristics of each technique
Pinpoint what you have to consider in every project
Advanced Binding Techniques, Visually Explained
Explore a diverse array of industrial bookbinding techniques, each meticulously illustrated. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking to refine their craft, The Book Block simplifies complex methods into clear, actionable steps.
Standardising Industry Vocabulary
Elevate your professional dialogue with a unified bookbinding vocabulary. This guide ensures effective communication across the industry, setting a standard for terminology and concepts in professional bookbinding.
Practical Insights for Professional Projects
Transform your projects with insights that lead to refined outcomes. From traditional methods to cutting-edge innovations, The Book Block is filled with practical knowledge that enhances the quality and sophistication of your work.
17 Comprehensive Techniques
The Book Block features an extensive list of 17 bookbinding techniques, from foundational to advanced, ensuring you have the expertise for any project.
For a detailed lists of contents, download the free sample below.
The Book Block: A Key Component of the Making a Book Collection
The Book Block: Delve into industrial bookbinding techniques with this comprehensive guide, celebrated in the industry for its easy access content and technical precision.
The Book Cover: Explore the art of producing impactful book covers. Award-winning for its creativity and practical insights, this guide is essential for anyone involved in book design.
2x Book Block Poster: Two visually stunning posters, featuring a detailed list of bookbinding techniques featured in The Book Block on one side and an infinite design on the other — perfect for decor and reference.
2x Book Cover Poster: Complementing the Book Cover, this piece offers a visual representation of key cover making methods, ideal for quick reference and a creative touch to your workspace.
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The Book Block Awards
Crafted with environmental responsibility in mind, The Book Block uses FSC-certified paper and eco-friendly, water-based inks, ensuring that each copy embodies professional excellence and our commitment to sustainability.
Technical Specifications
Manuscript developed in Google Docs; Infographics drawn in Adobe Illustrator CC 2019; Typeface Uivo; Colour profile Fogra 52; 20 positive aluminium and zinc plates exposed to 175 lpi, on a CTP; Plate cylinder offset print 2/2 spot colours, Pantone 3262 U and Blue 072 U; Endpapers printed in one 72×102 cm sheet on Munken Print White 300 g/m², with 2 imposition maps, 8 folios per sheet; Book block printed in 4 72×102 cm sheets on Munken Print White 115 g/m², 1.5 bulk with 8 imposition maps, 3 signatures per sheet; 12 signatures with 12 pages and 2 endpaper folios, smyth sewn with Petic colour 133. Grain direction parallel to the spine; Bound with water-based adhesive; Trimmed on 3 sides; Edges coloured with water-based ink.
Title: The Book Block / O Miolo do Livro
Subtitle: Industrial Bookbinding Techniques / Técnicas de Encadernação Industrial
Language: Bilingual (Portuguese and English)
Authors: Rúben R. Dias, Rui Oliveira, Fábio Duarte Martins, Ricardo Philippe Dantas
Publishers and Editors: 0. itemzero + Maiadouro
Publishing House: 0. itemzero
Design and Infographics: 0. itemzero
Typeface: Uivo
Release Date: December 2019
Volume: 148 pages
Format: 105 × 270 mm
ISBN: 978-989-330088-6
Prepress, Printing, and Finishing: Gráfica Maiadouro
Authors
Ruben Dias
PhD in Design, associate of the internationally awarded Itemzero Studio and teacher at ESAD — Matosinhos. Consultant on type and typography, world wide lecturer, also authored Manual do Tipógrafo and Imprimere’s book.
Rui Oliveira
Gráfica Maiadouro’s Director and Production Manager for over 30 years. Actively looks towards integrating his client’s projects, offering technical solutions with his vast experience has a cornerstone.
Fábio Duarte Martins
Type and Editorial Designer, Fábio works regularly with Creative and Art Directors. He writes and teaches at IADE. Fábio is an associate at Itemzero and creates typefaces through Scannerlicker Type Foundry.
Ricardo Philippe Dantas
Internationally awarded Editorial Designer. He teaches at ESD — IPCA and LSD — Lisbon School of Design. With research and writings on book page morphology. Ricardo is an associate at Itemzero.
Testimonials
“this bright looking slab […] not only offers something for anyone wanting to know more about the science of book-binding, it’s also a work of art in and of itself, we reckon.”
Pressing Matters Magazine
“The Book Block is a very clear and compact guide to all the techniques of modern bookbinding. Designers and manufacturers should be encouraged by it!”
Robin Kinross
Hyphen Press Editor
“Fundamental work in the graphic area with an unparalleled repository of the most recent book finishing options. Simple, complete, exemplary work and a fantastic object in and of itself…”
Miguel Sanches
Lecturer in the Degree of Design and Technology of
Graphic Arts, College of Technology of Tomar,
Member of TGRAF – International Centre of
Studies and Research in Graphic Technologies
and Scientific Communication
“The Book Block is an excellent publication in form and content.”
Duarte Azinheira
Publishing and Culture Director
of the Portuguese Press–Mint
“If you make, have made or want to make books, this is a must-have in your book shelf.”
Stefan D’Andrea
Professor at Karlsruhe
University of Arts and Design,
Karlsruhe, Germany
“A book for those who appreciate excellence in book production”
Cláudio Garrudo
Photographer and Coordinator
of the Publishing Department
at the Portuguese Press–Mint
“The Book Block is a valuable reference manual that gathers the most common industrial binding techniques in dual languages: English and Portuguese. Priceless book that will make me company on the quest to do better books.”
Adriano Esteves
Founder & Creative Director
of Bürokratik Studio
Additional information
| Weight | 0,276 kg |
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