Bindekunst
Bindekunst, or bookbinding, is the craft of assembling and finishing books. It encompasses attaching the gathered sheets to form a codex, attaching and shaping the covers, and adding finishing details such as endpapers, headbands, and spine linings. Bindings range from utilitarian library bindings to decorative works intended as art objects, and they can influence the durability, handling, and aesthetic value of a book.
Historically, bookbinding developed from early parchment covers and scribed manuscripts to medieval and early modern workshops
Techniques include sewing the quires (groups of pages) to cords or tapes, attaching boards, and covering the
Styles vary by region and era. Medieval bindings often featured metal clasps and elaborate gilt or blind
Today Bindekunst encompasses both craft and scholarship. Practitioners include hand binders, restoration specialists, and artists who