Der Bucheinband: Seine Technik und seine Geschichte by Paul Adam
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"Der Bucheinband: Seine Technik und seine Geschichte" by Paul Adam is a technical publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the methodologies and historical developments of bookbinding, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in creating book covers and their intricate designs. It serves as a comprehensive exploration for those interested in the art of bookbinding and its evolution over time. At the start of the book, Adam outlines the origins
of modern bookbinding, tracing it back to ancient practices including the use of diptychs in Roman times. He explains the transition from papyrus rolls to the medieval use of parchment and the evolution of book covers, illustrating how protective measures evolved alongside the materials used to bind books. The opening chapters provide insight into the technical processes of bookbinding, including the preparation of materials before binding, historical contexts, and the significance of various binding techniques throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adam, Paul, 1849-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Bucheinband: Seine Technik und seine Geschichte |
| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by SLUB: Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats - und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden at www.slub-dresden.de ) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bookbinding -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57065 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57065-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 225 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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