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Frieda was dubbed "Hitler's bookbinder" in this garbage article by boing boing, archived so you don't give them the click: https://archive.ph/CU2ur

It's a good article as far as her life and work is concerned but of course it's dripping with normie anti-nazi hysteria.

https://youtu.be/nnwNUJ_7C-Q?si=mc-FAeZunGE-GWrz

An introduction to common rare book conservation issues faced by conservators and librarians.

Conservation work undertaken at the Cambridge Colleges' Conservation Consortium.

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=Bm9oEMnfTqs

Canadian Bookbinder, Don Taylor spend a cozy afternoon discussing the art of bookbinding. Don Taylor has been a professional book binder here in Toronto for 43 years.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jun/04/x-rays-reveal-medieval-manuscripts

Intro to the article:

"Medieval manuscripts that have been hidden from view for centuries could reveal their secrets for the first time, thanks to new technology."

https://www.yewtu.be/watch?v=r_kuCS-XiF4

From the description:

Over the course of these videos I'll show you how to make a blank journal that doesn't look home-made using normal tools. You will see how to prepare the pages, sew the signatures together using linen tapes, sew headbands, make a case-bound cover, and emboss the cover with a logo of your choice. The videos will show you how to make a slipcase for the book as well.

https://yewtu.be/S2FRKbQI2kY

From the description:

For a clearer, step-by-step focus on just the coptic stitch binding itself, check out my coptic stitch tutorial here: http://bit.ly/13MoXhy

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a sketchbook from a pad of drawing paper and waxed thread — no glue required!

MATERIALS
• 11"x14" drawing pad (40 sheets): https://amzn.to/2kx1qmr
• Waxed thread (make your own - http://bit.ly/Yxfuel)

TOOLS
• Cutting mat: https://amzn.to/2I4fhPn
• Rulers: http://bit.ly/MyRulers
• Utility blade: http://amzn.to/2G8iUlB
• Pencil
• Bone folder: https://amzn.to/2rxiSv3
• Awl: https://amzn.to/2rx5l6v
• Scissors: https://amzn.to/2IpB7w5
• Binding needle*: https://amzn.to/2I7fv8t

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=f96v8LRyblw

From the video description:

"Based in the small seaside town of Hornsea in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, Glenn Malkin is a successful and respected Bookbinder and the proprietor of Signature Bindings.

Glenn’s Bindery is a large “shed” in the back garden of his house, from where he offers a broad range of quality bookbinding solutions to his clients from across the UK, Europe and beyond.

A significant component of Glenn’s work is Design Binding; specialist, artistic bindings for competitions and private collections."

https://youtu.be/RBd67qQy96k

RTÉ documentary series exploring the craft traditions of Ireland. https://hands.ie/
Narrated by historian Maurice Craig. Filmed in 1981.