Re: concave spine

[David Lanning <dl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear George,

May we take the liberty of pointing you towards two articles that we have 
published in our newsletter, Skin Deep:

Autumn 1996
The Rigid Concave Spine: Time to Throw Away Your Backing Hammer by James 
Brockman
http://www.hewit.com/sd2-conc.htm

Autumn 2003
The Silver Kelmscott Chaucer by James Brockman, Bookbinder and Rod Kelly, 
Silversmith
http://www.hewit.com/sd16-kc.htm


Enjoy,

kind regards,

David



David Lanning
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Baker" <geembee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:20 PM
Subject: concave spine



 I am tempted to try a concave spine, ala James Brockman. As an engineer 
the benefit to page attachment and drape appeal to me. I would appreciate 
any comments from those who have knowledge of, or personal experience with,, 
such bindings.  George Baker



                                   
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