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What is fore edge in painting?

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Books of old have long been adored for their beautiful artistry, but few know that hidden along the fore-edge resides a secret trinket. Such masterpieces were created to provide readers with stunningly…

Production of bookbinding fabrics

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The production of binding fabrics takes place in several stages. In the beginning, yarn is produced from cotton fibers, whose strength, depending on the length of the original fiber, directly affects the quality of the resulting yarns and fabrics. The yarns obtained from the yarn are then used on the looms to make the fabric.

A brief history of bookbinding

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Surprisingly, the history of bookbinding is a long and complex one, with many different methods and materials being used over the years. Here we take a look at the ascent of bookbinding…

A basic guide to cloth binding

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Bookbinding has come a long way since its inception, evolving from manual work to an industrial process enabled by technological advancements. But the art of bookbinding isn’t limited to factories – it’s…

Johannes Gutenberg and the beginning of printing in Europe

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Johannes Gutenberg is a mystery – even his exact birthdate remains unknown. Most experts believe he was born in 1400, from the ancient and noble Gensfleisch-Gutenberg family who resided in the affluent…

Bookmaking and Printing in the Middle Ages

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In the Middle Ages, crafting books with beautiful stories and intricate artwork was an art form in itself. Printing presses allowed for these works of literature to be shared like never before-…

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