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276. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. 1–2–&3– SEC­
TION SEWINGS. Non­Adhesive Binding Volume II.
Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 1995, small 8vo.,
stiff paper wrappers. 315, (3) pages. $ 30.00
Reprint of the first edition. Written and drawn instructions for 122
sewings which yield four, to perhaps a hundred pages imposed as
one, two or three sections. Almost all of these sewings on continuous
limp paper supports were devised by Smith, as the book was written.
Photos of bindings by twenty-eight contemporary binders and
artists. Glossary included. [47244]
277. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. BOOKBIND­
ING FOR BOOK ARTISTS REQUIRING NO
SPECIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT. Book No.
181. Rochester (NY): Keith Smith Books, 1998, 8vo.,
sewn, stiff paper wrappers. 3–424, (4) pages. $ 35.00
First edition, first printing. The sixth book on book design and
bookbinding from the book artist K.A. Smith, with the assistance
of the binder and teacher F.A. Jordan, covers the making of
books from the selection of paper from the standpoint of binding
requirements up to and including finishing. Three bindings suitable
for nonprofessional (but not unskilled!) binders are emphasized:
pamphlet binding in boards, flat back (cased) binding, and tight back
(rounded and backed) quarter leather. There are many photographic
illustrations and clear drawings of structures, materials, processes
and finished products. With notes, a glossary, indexes and a list of
paper and leather suppliers. [53429]
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278. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. EXPOSED
SPINE SEWINGS. Non­Adhesive Binding Volume
III. Rochester: Keith Smith Books, (1997), 8vo., stiff paper
wrappers. 315, (3) pages. $ 30.00
Reprint of the first edition. Volume III of Smith’s series on Non-
Adhesive Binding describes a variety of techniques for sewing across
the spine including Greek Binding, Celtic Weave and Caterpillar as
well as nine various Coptic sewings. Illustrated with photographs by
contemporary binders. [46159]
279. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. NON­ADHE­
SIVE BINDING (SHEETS). New York: The Sigma
Foundation, 1990, thick 8vo., unbound sections. 318, (2)
pages. $ 30.00
Untrimmed folders and gathered sections, suitable for binding.
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280. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. NON­ADHE­
SIVE BINDING, BOOKS WITHOUT PASTE
OR GLUE. Volume I. Book No. 128. New York: Keith
Smith Books, (2003), thick 8vo., stiff paper wrappers.
351+(1) pages. $ 30.00
Revised and expanded edition. A practical manual which
demonstrates basic as well as very elaborate bindings constructed
without adhesives and requiring no presses or other heavy equipment.
Smith approaches binding as an integral part of the overall statement
of the book so that the physical design becomes an extension of the
content. This edition contains 264 drawn illustrations and 123 photo
reproductions by thirty-seven binders and book artists. Includes
glossary and index. [32473]
281. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. QUICK
LEATHER BINDING. Non­Adhesive Binding Volume
V. Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 2002, 8vo.,
stiff paper wrappers. 317, (3) pages. $ 30.00
First edition. The author’s aim is to break away from traditional
binding, yet keep the structures strong and the material archival.
He strips away unnecessary steps, such as rounding and backing,
and speeds up others, since he is working on books of 1–5, sections-
-quick leather bindings, with no paste or glue. Divided into sections
on preliminaries, covers, continuous support sewings, and a glossary.
Illustrated throughout with drawings and diagrams. [73122]
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282. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. SMITH’S SEW­
ING SINGLE SHEETS. Non­Adhesive Binding Volume
IV. Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 2001, small
8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 331, (5) pages. $ 30.00
First edition. This is the fourth book in Smith’s series on Non-
Adhesive Binding. Precisely written and drawn instructions are
provided for several variations on ways to bind single sheets of paper,
board, Plexiglas or even metal. The bindings open flat to any page
which makes for handsome and functional albums. Photos in blackand-white
of bindings by other contemporary binders and artists are
also featured. Includes glossary and indexes. [65268]
283. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. STRUCTURE
OF THE VISUAL BOOK. Book No. 95. New York:
Keith Smith Books, 2003, 8vo., stiff paper wrappers.
431+(1) pages. $ 35.00
Expanded Fourth Edition has been almost doubled in size to 432
pages. More than a revision, this is almost a new book within the
previous. Contains over 450 photographs of artists books from 148
contemporary book artists from around the world. [78452]