Learning about bookbinding, restoration, and the history of books is an incredible journey, and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing resources I’ve discovered along the way. Here, I’ve compiled a list of books, YouTube channels, websites, and other materials that are helping me to learn, grow, and stay inspired.

If you’re on a similar path or just curious about this craft, I hope these links can be as helpful to you as they have been to me.

YouTube Videos

Four Keys Book Arts – Dennis produces some lovely books and makes some very soothing videos while making them.

Extra Cozy DIY – Lots of great book customisation videos as well as other stationery videos.

Books

  • Bookbinding and how to bring old book back to life by Aimee Spillman (Pen & Sword White Owl 2021, ISBN 9781526773784)
  • Creative Bookbinding by Mary Maguire (Anness Publishing Ltd, 2015, ISBN 9780754830030)
  • Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction by Aldren A Watson (Dover Publications, 1996, ISBN 9780486291574)
  • Bookbinding: A step-by-step guide by Kathy Abbott (The Crowood Press Ltd, 2021, ISBN 9781847971531)
  • Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden (Sterling Publishing, 2010, ISBN 9781600595875)
  • Craft Bookbinding by Linda Orriss (The Crowood Press Ltd, 2022, ISBN 9781847977649)
  • Bookbinding for Beginners by John Corderoy (Studio Vista Ltd, 1967)
  • Unsewn Binding by George Percival & Rigby Graham (The Dryad Press, 1964)