Coptic Binding:
This method of binding dates back to the time of the Egyptians. It comprises multiple sections sewn together with an exposed spine. It can be opened out to 360 degrees, and can be as decorative or as simple as you like. I like this style as it adds interest to the spine of the book as well as being extremely practical to show flat pages. It is also a design that will last. The only problem is that sewing can become quite time consuming and requires patience. Also the spine may not turn out straight or neat after multiple uses, especially if there is no book cover on the book spine – Opening and closing the book can cause the book spine to shift if the sewing is done too lightly.
Japanese Stab Binding:
A stack of of single sheets are used rather than signatures. This allows you to make books with different weighted stocks, textures and colours, which you can't do in other binding methods. A distinguishing feature of a Japanese Stab bound book is that it has a spine that ‘eats’ into the book. This method is relatively simple as it is done on the edge of the book rather than the spine. However because the spine 'eats' into the book it cannot be opened flat.
Overall I want to try out Coptic binding, Pamphlet binding with a hard back cover, and Saddle stitch binding. These three seem the most appropriate to test out as they are perfect for small publications.
RESOURCES:
WEB
- http://canadaartsconnect.com/magazine/2014/05/tutorial-sketchbook-coptic-stitch-binding/
- http://www.designsponge.com/2013/03/bookbinding-101-japanese-four-hold-binding.html
- http://www.bookbindingworkshopsg.com/bookbinding-techniques/
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