Industrial
Bookbinding
Made Easy
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With this 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
Obtain considerations to have in account
Pressing Matters Magazine
“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.”
Stefan D’Andrea, Professor at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design, Karlsruhe, Germany
“If you make, have made or want to make books, this is a must-have in your book shelf.”
Cláudio Garrudo, Photographer and Coordinator of the Publishing Department at the Portuguese Press–Mint
“A book for those who appreciate excellence in book production”
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
“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…”
Duarte Azinheira, Publishing and Culture Director of the Portuguese Press–Mint
“The Book Block is an excellent publication in form and content.”
Adriano Esteves, Founder & Creative Director of Bürokratik Studio
“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.”
Robin Kinross, Hyphen Press Editor
“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!”
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
Associate at Itemzero and teacher at ESAD.cr — IPLeiria, Ricardo is an internationally awarded Editorial Designer, part of Tipos das Letras and Tipografia Dias. Ricardo is also a brand strategist and design consultant.