This is a somewhat older, albeit excellent reference for a bookbinder. It will not replace true study under a knowledgeable teacher, but is a great refresher and guidebook to help you revive or develop under-used skills. This book covers everything from the most simple terminology to finishing with gold foil or leaf. One of the nicer parts of this book shows numerous pictures and plans with measurements for the many tools a bookbinder needs. If you're handy with wood, you can make many of your own tools from the illustrations in this book. ( )