Task 1 - RESEARCH

Research a range of multi-section sewn books using visual and written evidence (e.g. sketches, scans, photographs to show use of colour, techniques and materials etc.).

Suggested resources

Unit 118: Multi-section sewn journals

Requirements

• Browse single & multi section case binding tutorials on the web

  • try these for starters:

    • Single Section (Shepherds)

    • ibookbinding tutorials

    • Bookbinding Techiniques - Angela Sutton

    • Sewing Techniques - Dorset History Centre

    • BookArtsWeb

    • English Case Binding - Benjamin Elbel

    • The Hippman Memorial Library

• Visit Libraries, other binders, second hand bookshops, museums & exhibitions
• Buy some multi section sewn books from a charity shop or car boot. Deconstruct them and compare how they were made and the different materials used.

• Your research does not need to be exhaustive. You need to show that you have a reasonable depth of knowledge.
• Record what you observe when you examine or deconstruct a multi-section case binding.
• Include evaluative comments related to the research.
• Reference your sources.
• Record visits to retail outlets, exhibitions, libraries
• Record the books, journals and websites consulted.

Tips for documenting your evidence

Updated to August 2020 requirements

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