Every ancient library that burned left behind only what bookbinders made strong enough to survive.

I love it when good books get a worthy cover treatment! It's great for the longevity of the book, of course, but it goes such a long way in elevating the experience of it too.

Every ancient library that burned left behind only what bookbinders made strong enough to survive. Another example is the Library of Ashurbanipal, where the clay cuneiform tablets were unintentionally preserved. The raging fire that destroyed the palace actually baked the unfired tablets, making them far more durable and ensuring their survival for millennia.

@BrianRoemmele Absolutely beautiful. I collect first editions. It’s the, “worthless trinkets” note in my profile description. I’ve never seen how the ribs are created into the leather on the spine. The gold & silver leafing is fantastic and satisfying to watch as well.

Stunning craftsmanship. 🔥

I’m an old man now but when I was in my late 20’s - early 30’s I wanted to become a bookbinder so badly but I was too poor. Her work is so beautiful. Thanks for posting this!

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Where I live, the King & Giant Ferns grow upto 9m. I sometimes imagine a dinosauro walking near me.

My grandfather was an engraver in 1890, but he didn’t have any machines.

@trishaashley I did this as part of my masters. Such a fascinating and satisfying process!

Bookbinders pull off quiet heroics. My money’s always on gold foil-nothing welcomes immortality quite like showing off a little.

wow, so beautiful

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I must admit that while I wholly enjoy beautifully bound books, I have taken the artistry for granted.

Beautiful! 🌟

Mhad SkillZ 👌

I just love beautifully made items and I've seen some really gorgeous books, even with picture or design watermarks all around the outside edges of the pages. Fantastic seeing this done.

nice binding

This makes me want to make beautiful things

Very nice, yet I would have wished it to be actual gold leaf. But at the minimum it should be done by using hand tools, not heated die cast machines. THAT is where the real craftsmanship comes in.

Rewarding in every way.

@BelfastBooks

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It’s true that modern books are constructed like garbage

So amazing craft

Brilliant

Beautiful

magnifique

So beautiful!

What amazing Craftsmanship, Quite beautiful,

The fren world 💚

Fascinating

Lindo trabalho, realmente me senti leve e feliz ( para a minha surpresa) ao ver a dedicação e o cuidado em preservar uma tradição tão bonita. Somente os fortes sobreviverão!

I love this.

Wow - that is beautiful work. What a treasure her books must be!

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