What is Bookbinding?
'''Bookbinding''' is the process of putting a [[book]] together. The pages are put inside a book covering, then attached to the spine (closed edge of the book) by sewing or glueing. Bookbinding is an artistic practice from many centuries ago but it has also been [[Industrial revolution|industrialized]]. Bookbinding machines were invented in the 19th century and most books are made in factories by mechanical [[mass production]]. A person who binds books is called a '''bookbinder'''. Today, most hand-bound books are specially made, and more expensive than a factory-made book. Bookbinding is a [[Vocational school|specialized job]]. Bookbinders must be skilled in measuring, cutting, glueing, [[leather]] working, [[graphic arts]], and fabric crafts, among other things. {{stub}} {{Book-publishing process}} [[Category:Book terminology]] [[Category:Artisans]]