Japanese Bookbinding
By Kojiro Ikegami
Edited by Barbara B. Stephan
Written by one of Japan’s leading master bookbinders, this guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for creating traditional Japanese bindings and bookcases, preserving centuries of craftsmanship for modern makers.
Adapted for Western readers four decades ago and written by one of Japan’s foremost master bookbinders, Kojiro Ikegami, this enduring guide to traditional Japanese bookbinding remains the definitive resource on the art form. Now available in a newly repackaged edition, it presents clear, step-by-step instructions for creating the major and historically significant styles of Japanese bindings, along with the elegant folding bookcases designed to protect them.
Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided, and substitutes are recommended for items not readily available. For centuries, Japanese books have been treasured for their beauty and craftsmanship; this classic text makes their creation accessible to today’s readers and artisans.
Timeless in both form and function, these bindings are ideal for preserving calligraphy, letters, artwork, and poems, for adding a distinctive touch to limited-edition books, and for use as diaries or gifts.
