This book describes techniques, lists supplies, and illustrates specific bookmaking techniques. It defines types of book bindings, provides a history of the book, and is profusely illustrated.The artist books that are depicted in this book which are also held by the Sackner Archive include "Sand Alphabet" by Gerard Charriere, "An Only Kid" by Lynne Avadenka, "The George Book" by Joan Iverson Goswell, "Skyscraper Datebook" by purgatory press, and "Everyday Road Signs" by Carol Barton. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.