(Bookbinding) Making byzantine style leather journal Book

[@mowgly8433]

I know this guy. He is one of the nicest people I met. If you want to buy something from him, he will make it perfect for you. Everytime!

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

Tack så mycket kollega☺🙏

[@mrmadmaxalot]

@@adeelsbinderypenart Du är svensk? Ja visste inte. Bra jobbat!

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

@@mrmadmaxalot tack så mycket 👊😊🙏

[@leeporter6926]

Is that what your tattoo means?

[@gubachmann]

@@leeporter6926 Looks a lot like a portuguese saying. 'Dale tudo', in portuguese it would means something like 'give everything' for something, in a possitive way. But i'm not sure about this tattoo.

[@Just_a_user3]

I am happy to realize that bookbinding in this form still exists. Your craftsmanship is a delight to watch, I feel like I have traveled back in time! Thank you and well done.

[@muhammedbenobaid2936]

Hi , did you know about legal book Bookbinding ? I mean the best shop for legal book ?

[@Just_a_user3]

@@muhammedbenobaid2936 Hi, sorry I don't know.

[@amegatron07]

@@muhammedbenobaid2936 If you need to have just some single books, they can be rebound by such craftsmen as this guy. But if you need to produce a huge batch of such books, then I also don't know.

[@dawsie]

This is the way I was trained when I was an apprentice almost 40 years ago but we did not use PVA glue it was rabbit glue and hoof glue, I still have the blank books I made as well as some of the paperback books I converted to hardbacks as class projects. I was only one of the two females in a class of 40 boys back in the day, not many young ladies bake then had ever considered bookbinding as a career choice. It is something I am for ever grateful to have been able to of learned and a boss who thought I had the potential to excel at, because without him sponsoring me I would never of been able to of study bookbinding.

[@Lord_Alhaitham]

are you still in the industry 😃

[@nicanornunez9787]

Well it was the mythical time of the 80s so it makes sense to use rabbit glue.

[@mirkhwand]

Two questions: Was this a class that was offered during the high school years? Also, which glue is better for long-term and HEAVY book usage (i.e., frequently studied reference manuals, daily devotions, etc.)?

[@Tawa-b5v]

I visited a graphic school in Germany a while ago which had a bookbinding course. Some of the books the students made were insane. It's such an underrated craft

[@authorT.C.Crawford]

As a fantasy author, I'd love to have a custom made rustic style print like this for my personal collection. That would be incredible to pass on to my kids. Great workmanship on this!

[@hannahcruz1440]

The same goes for me.

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

I’m in the finishing stages of my own novel right now. It’s just a personal passion project, but I’d love to print it and have it bound like this. I’d pay an exceptional amount of money for it, in fact.

[@bluemoon4944]

I'm about to finish my novel too and I'm learning how to do bookbinding so I can make a copy for myself, of course, I could never do such a masterpiece like the author of the video but I'm optimistic 😅

[@mikethompson5804]

Always a pleasure to watch someone who REALLY knows what they're doing.

[@theobolt250]

A long time ago I learned bookbinding on a technical school. After a course of four years you got a diploma and then you could be an apprentice who has to learn the real craft. To see an artisan like this man at work? Sheer joy and pleasure. And, after all these years? My hands are starting to itch. Thanks for this beautiful demonstration of advanced bookbinding.

[@D00GNUKEM.]

You had to take a 4 year course just to become an apprentice?

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

@@D00GNUKEM. And you have to learn your real name!

[@D00GNUKEM.]

@@MichaelKingsfordGray ​ if that's your real name id be applying for a legal change ASAP your parents must have been cousins to come up with that steaming turd of a name

[@D00GNUKEM.]

it was a genuine question, trolls are the lowest form of life , GFY pole-smoker

[@greyarea1004]

How can bookbinding course take 4 years

[@teknixtek]

I love when YT recommends stuff I didn't even know I wanted to watch.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

7:54 When the leather was stretched over the spine and the ribs came through, I got goosebumps. Thanks for showing us the expertise of a dying artform.

[@madcat789]

God. This is what I wish I could do. An art an old and noble as bookbinding. It's an art in and of itself.

[@witebatman]

I am less than a novice, working on learning to bind my first book. I am both impressed and intimidated by the talent you've earned mastering your craft.

[@sushobhanroy2396]

In this time when Bookbinding as an art-form stands on the verge of extinction, this video reaffirms that no great things completely be tarnished away. As a typical bookish Bengali person, I adore your craftsmanship. Keep up those marvellous jobs. Sending love from Calcutta, WB, India.❣

[@watrgrl2]

I feel like I’ve gone back in time watching this beautiful craftsmanship. It’s so exquisite there’s no way I could ever despoil it by writing or drawing in it! Who could possibly think they had anything worthy to put between such a beautiful binding? Only God I think.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

A quil pen and real ink in caligraphy!

[@talkingoutloud9694]

Yeah, I have a quill pen and just started working on my calligraphy skills. I could write anything with those fancy materials and if written in Latin, even a Medieval version of a Craigslist Missed Connection would be impressive

[@Taliesin6]

i made a hand bound blank book once (a lot simpler than this one) and had the same conundrum. i ended up giving it to my sister who is an artist and she used it as a sketchbook.

[@Lord_Alhaitham]

@@TheBestowersSlave check the description

[@arzabael]

Oh my gosh. When you tugged the leather down over the side notches and it stretched over them and looked like the beauty of books I love I lost it

[@NeilStansbury]

This is one of the most exquisitely beautiful things I have ever seen. Holding this in you hand must feel both like an honour and an obligation to use those pages with as much love as it was crafted with..

[@amandaon32]

I'm about to get started on making my first book with a rounded spine, and I worried about how I would round the spine with only limited equipment. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw you just smacking the book against the table with a hammer.

[@snickerdoodle8776]

For me, rubber mallet no problem! But I don't know what to substitute a book binding machine. Im worried those are expensive when I would just want to make an occasional book here and there.

[@meltedsandwich6716]

@@snickerdoodle8776 nerdforge is good for some diy book making ideas and maybe look for some more amateur videos ive seen a book press made with 4 clamps and two kitchen cutting boards

[@catzkeet4860]

Really, other than the plough there’s ways to work around most all bookbinding equipment. . Don’t have a press? Use a pile of weights. Don’t have a sewing frame or cradle? use a chair back or buy an old picture frame. Planing the page edges is more problematic, and a book plough really does do the best job, but failing that, a vice and some sandpaper can do a reasonable job. As for rounding a spine, how else would you do it, other than “gently” hitting it with a mallet/hammer?

[@wheresjsn]

I just wanna make a super huge sketchbook.

[@СветланаКонкина-п7ш]

Просто восторг! Браво мастеру своего дела!! В наше время интернета , это как машина времени назад.

[@jannes3290]

My great-grandfather was a bookbinder. I am humbled by the amount of work that goes into making these.

[@Μεσοποταμία-δ9γ]

This... This is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen.. this is art man.

[@nativeson2633]

This is probably one of the coolest things I've ever seen

[@alakererani6524]

i think this is the only time i have been suggested a video by youtube that was relevant to what i was watching, this pooped up after watching a book being refurbished on the insider channel. wow i have no words that is incredible. i makes my heart warm that there are still people who know this crafts/artistry.

[@СаняМихеев-с9в]

У Вас золотые руки , очень красивая работа!!!

[@SheenaNeil]

I came to this video because of a rabbit hole that started somewhere else, and suddenly I’ve just watched this entire video and loved every second of it. Beautiful craftsmanship. I am blown away.

[@BJKage]

Bookbinding is very much time consuming but also one of the most satisfying things I know. The waiting is the thing I hate most. But the smell of the paper, glue, leather. Books are the best things in the world and give a new coat to the old naked book is something really fantastic.

[@haoxianlu8705]

I have so much respect for this man. And to understand how much goes into making a hand crafted journal really changes perspective on paper use.

[@antoniocesarguimaraes1008]

Muita sabedoria contada na capa e não nas páginas. Obra-de-arte. Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷👍

[@danielmonteyro]

Br só critica 😂😂😂 mas com razão

[@antoniocesarguimaraes1008]

Acho que vc não entendeu a postagem. Leia e releia, aí talvez vc venha a entender.

[@danielmonteyro]

@@antoniocesarguimaraes1008 Não

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Sim.👍.

[@carny15]

In a world where more and more of craftsmanship gets overtaken by 3D printing machines and human hand drawing a picture gets replaced by AI, it's genuine skills like this that warm my heart, knowing there will always be people that prefer the old, honest way of making it

[@andrejohnson6731]

You, Sir, are a fine Master Craftsman! Keeping old traditions alive is a very noble path.

[@The_Metal_Urge]

This sort of thing takes my breath away Everytime as a blacksmith and therefore another traditional artisan you have my deepest thanks and gratitude for keeping beauty alive.

[@duhmemo6212]

This whole video is incredibly soothing, as well as a lovely representation of the art of book binding. Well done.

[@rowan4097]

I was taken to another world watching this video

[@gabrielgonzalezaldaco2919]

It's really a melody to watch these skillful hands in this video. Also it's good to know that there are people still keep this ancient art. Congratulation to this guy!

[@dawndeluca]

This has to be the most delightful video have seen on bookbinding. I'm a novice, I can only dream of having these skills.

[@АлексейЛепилов-м6у]

Восхитительно! Спасибо авторам за интересное видео! Теперь я знаю как делают книги! Спасибо мастеру за красивую книгу! 👍

[@ShulaevEV]

Чего ей не быть красивой - натуральная кожа, теснение с золочением. А переплет на лентах с имитацией шнуров кусками кожи... при таких материалах мог и нормальный шнуровой переплет сделать а не подделку.

[@ShulaevEV]

Вот: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fYiJmeerijfMU если интересно, как делается один из вариантов переплета на шнуры, где они выполняют свою функцию, а не как тут.

[@PravMir79]

@@ShulaevEVвсё же красиво. Я бы не стал так придираться. Может вопрос встал у заказчика в деньгах,откуда мы знаем.

[@ShulaevEV]

@@PravMir79 Не берите в голову. Возможно это мой бзик, но рельефные бинты без шнуров, для меня лично попахивает цыганщиной типа "дорого-богато". Это что-то сродни мебели под старину, весь конструктив которой предполагает изготовление из натуральной древесины, которая на самом деле сделана из ДСП а под натуральное дерево только покрашена. Понятно что во времена давние, когда домашние библиотеки были полны старинными книгами, новые тогда книги переплетались подобным способом чтобы красиво смотрелись на полке вместе со старыми и стилистически от них не отличаться. Но в современных библиотеках книги практически всегда с современным видом корешка, и книга в подобном исполнении (особенно учитывая что это по всей видимости будущий дневник), скорее всего останется таковой в единственном экземпляре. Этому дневнику не нужно быть похожим на остальные книги библиотеки...

[@truthseeker1623]

A beautiful piece of artwork I am looking to learn this craftsmanship and I come even close to this standard I will be blessed by such skill as this artisan. WONDERFUL

[@Crazy_LG]

I've always wanted to know how book covers were made, and Sir, I must say you have an excellent craftsmanship!

[@naturazpolski9213]

I used to write a diary, but for years I haven't done this. I didn't have time, didn't want to, didn't feel like. Guess I was stuck, but hell, such fancy book like that? It makes me want to write again

[@a737mech]

That was awesome! You have a great skill. Not to many people these days can make books by hand this is truly a lost craft. You do great work.

[@danbailey8182]

I can watch this artist all day and not get bored

[@dwolfe2907]

I started my book binding journey because of your videos. Its going to be a hard journey, but I'm just so blown away by this art form. Thank you!

[@xevenxaver4759]

How is it going?

[@tom_p6430]

Where are you now?

[@Darcaster]

simply stunning. it was ASMR for me. Thank you.

[@TitusLivy777]

Utterly exquisite. Thank you for helping to preserve and advance this wonderful art form!

[@konavader]

Four o’clock in the morning, Sunday, couldn’t sleep, jump on YT and this was the first video in my feed. Way too early for snap decisions but sir, I think you have lit a fire in my soul with your binding work. I would love have a library full of them. I have plenty of memories and ideas to record. They would keep very nicely in such handsome books. Thank you for sharing your skills. Aloha

[@Marissa_J]

I cried at the end. Not kidding. I just got into bookbinding and have never seen anyone do…. this… I feel stupid for crying over how beautiful a book was made but I really love books and okay I’ll shut up. Great video. Definitely subbing❤

[@kafrikotroll8610]

Wow 😳🤯 that's a work of art!!!!!!!!!! I wish all books to be like that! Specifically math n science books!

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

I stopped by because of my love of books... the feel, the smell and of course reading. This was amazing to watch. It looks very labor intensive but it's perfect when you get done. Thank you for sharing your creativity with me. Stay safe, Vickie

[@singlecatt]

As a book lover, this is one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a very long time.

[@SuperSuperdude88]

why am i watching this!? no ideaa! but i guess i have always been somewhat curious about this process. pretty neat

[@journstyx]

Just stumbled upon this with no specific interest. However the craftsmanship shown in this presentation is awesome. Glad to see this still happens in the age of automation and digital realms.

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

The word that comes to mind to describe your work is immaculate. Simply stunning, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@soccercaballo510]

7:58 that sound of the leather flap is everything

[@ВиталийБарцевич-с1в]

Кайф для глаз и для души. Сразу видна рука мастера. Это очень круто!

[@FeralEcho]

This is one of the most stunning handmade things I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing the process vid.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

The hands of a true craftsman at work. Wondrous to watch!

[@hephspenandquill6251]

I feel like watching a wizard doing ancient sorcery -- there is so many questions, and yet, I know so little I feel like I don't know where to start. It'd be an honor to make such a breathtaking piece. How much would you charge for each? Are you in the need of disciples? Amazing work ma dude.

[@codyconklin6754]

I am also interested in a discipleship

[@Harvus616]

I like how y'all are calling it discipleship and not apprenticeship. Lol. Y'all stay great.

[@giftenjoyer3664]

Wizard ancient sorcery shrooms bro ma dude

[@hypersphericalmanifold]

@@sar.n3690 think of modern people, 100 years is like what, eternity. More than 100 is ancient history, almost everything is ancient in relative terms.

[@sheepleslayer586]

Watched this in my thread and only clicked to leave a like and comment. Very well done. Respect to the art. ⚘

[@DivineWorship88]

Really like the music

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

Me to 😊

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes.👍.

[@sunsettersix6993]

Watching a master craftsman at work is just awe-inspiring.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

How beautiful 😻 Real art work ! Thank you 🙏

[@user-hk7fs6fk2w]

Suddenly the term spine makes a bit more sense. I forgot books used to have those ribs. Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@Wifgargfhaurh]

I've always wondered how sturdy hard cover books are made. This is the kind of book that could last centuries in a library

[@Whatismusic123]

Pretty sure this paper has acid in it won't last so long.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

@@Whatismusic123 You are a toxic, acid person.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

@@Whatismusic123 Fake news.

[@karelkarel4340]

Jako asi šestnáctiletý jsem si vázal ročníky časopisů. Jen tak pro radost. Desky pouze z kartonu. Je zážitek vidět Vaše ruce při práci. A nádhernou, poctivou vazbu. Děkuji

[@dollycombiscoito3884]

What a work of art, what a talent! I loved the video and the result. I'm a leatherwork lover and a true book lover, and this video was wonderful!

[@Currin4]

the absolute focus on detail and craftmanship. My hat is off to you

[@NightSpire33]

This was so mesmerizing to watch. And the end product was beautiful. Would love to be able to own such a book one day 🥰

[@approachingetterath9959]

it's kinda baffeling how much precision, skill and confidence is needed for this work.

[@monkeecrap]

This is super impressive. The book is beautifully bound and decorated. I love it.

[@hulktv9935]

Priceless and timeless❤

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

This is really beautiful. I remember learning basic book binding at design school but what you create is just amazing.

[@gregjones3660]

Thank you

[@boldrinus]

Just from the thumbnail, i can already see the satisfaction potential of this video

[@angelasanchez3655]

Me encanta ver éstos videos ❤️ ¡tu trabajo es hermoso!, ojalá continues subiendo más videos 😊

[@SM-ks2ii]

Un travail tellement minutieux qu'on aurait du mal a écrire a l'intérieur pour ne pas le gâche

[@soniadiasmecking6194]

Livros, maravilhosos, amados, insubstituíveis livros!

[@edgarantunesdeavelar5478]

É o caderno mais lindo que já vi, que trabalho e paciência em fazer, mas o resultado é perfeito.

[@InsidiousClouds]

I've always wanted to learn book binding and I'm so happy I found your videos! Even if I never have the time to learn, just watching you is so relaxing, and im definitely subbing from now on.

[@prakashturlapati8215]

Fantastic artistry. I used to see many law books bound in this manner in my grandfather’s office (Kachehri) almirahs who was a practising advocate. I revisited my childhood of 1960’s through this video. Thanks for rekindling my nostalgia. 👌👍👏🙏

[@PLuMUK54]

Lust is not pretty, but I am sitting here lusting for a library full of your bindings! Your work is beyond beautiful! I've subscribed so that I don't miss any of your wonderful work.

[@AjitSingh-oz7cw]

An Art so finely done, is a treasure to Humanity.

[@brockmitchell3989]

As a leathercrafter I've often wondered how book binding is done. I really enjoyed watching you exercise your skills in this video. Amazing work and amazing detail!! I wish I knew how to do that sort of work or at least could find someone in my area that could so I could get some books I love rebound. In particular, I have a original book from 1867 which could use rebinding. Who knows, maybe I will be able to get into doing book binding with leather since I already do leather work anyhow. Thank you for the video. I subscribed so I can see more of your work. You are so talented.

[@carmenvazquez2574]

Estimado encuadernador del siglo XVI. Estoy asombrada con la pericia que usted maneja la labor de forjar esta joya . En casa había muchos libros así , siempre que me permitía el tiempo iba y leía. Ahora leo muchas horas y aún no me acostumbro a sentir el papel reciclado . Dios lo bendiga y nunca deje este maravilloso oficio. 🇲🇽😍😳

[@valterleao2798]

PARABÉNS…, excelente trabalho, eu sou fascinado por essa arte, você é muito no que faz ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍 Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@SuperSuperdude88]

i think the leather, and those cool presses were my favourite. this was actually friggin awesome to watch. i definitely see this now as an art form

[@kirat8086]

Это восхитительно!

[@spyderman478]

4:25........this dude is not messing around.

[@gorbunsoboranotrdam]

удивило то, что он не сам сделал бумагу и не отправился на охоту, что добыть кожу. шутка короче ты крутой.

[@robvanscheijndel]

Very nice result. Patience and craftsmanship creates a piece that many enjoys.

[@jesicavega5383]

Quiero ese diario!!! Es espectacular!

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

Muchas gracias ☺

[@jclarkent3757]

Wow. That was truly a treat to watch. Thank you

[@Zosia.B]

Prawdą jest, że jest niewielka granica miedzy rzemieślnikiem, a artystą. Spod rąk tak zdolnego rzemieślnika wychodzi arcydzieło. Ps. Ja jestem introligatorem i chylę czoła przed tym co stworzyłeś.

[@conandunn5441]

I love my dude is a Vale Tudo fighter and the most relaxing zen vibe to accompany his craftsmanship. Now we know he makes great importance of all the intracate details of everything chosen to pursue ,as without that hunger for answers to all questions ,showcasing the very best of himself could never be achieved. .very cool, ousss!

[@CheapGearGuy]

AMAZING! Do you make bindings of novels? I've written ne and I'd like to own an actual copy instead of just the .pdf :)

[@lciav]

Wow that is absolutely gorgeous

[@danielelias6774]

Linda obra! Eu gostaria de ter uma capa nesta qualidade em uma de minhas bíblias. Meus parabéns!

[@janephillips9934]

Just beautiful. Such craftsmanship. A delight to watch and a joy to know that this intricate skill lives on.

[@TheBigExclusive]

The video is nice, but you would get more subscribers if you explained what is going on, and the steps you are doing. While watching your video, I had no idea what was going on. I was lost at every step.

[@Mx_Maex]

I kinda like the show don't tell method 😅

[@ZubairKhan-vs8fe]

This is priceless. Every one a piece of art

[@amandajakle8202]

These journals are absolutely gorgeous! It's always nice watching others' processes. I was wondering, did you make all your equipment yourself? I'm especially looking at your paper trimmer. I've never seen anyone else use anything like that! Also, are you self-taught? This is fantastic!

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

Thanks Amanda! I have made some things, like book press and finishing press but I bought my lying or cutting press with plough as you mentioned. Then I taught myself by watching other bookbinders on youtube, the only course I have been on is learning gold embossing and blind embossing. Regards Adeel

[@amandajakle8202]

@@adeelsbinderypenart Thank you for that information! I've been looking for presses and was thinking there must be a better way to even out the page edges than I was doing, haha. I found the link to the Australian bookbinding site you referred another viewer to on one of your other videos. Thank you for sharing that, too! You're very talented! Thank you for sharing your videos with us!

[@adeelsbinderypenart]

@@amandajakle8202 Many thanks :)

[@adamarnold3476]

I came here to ask the same question! Thank you! OP, your skill is something I aspire to. Thank you so much for this video and the inspiration!

[@LavieduMiel]

wonderfull... what an empty notebook full of passionat story. A real object made for human living.

[@سُليمان-ذ5ق]

رائع 👏

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes.👍.

[@cs512tr]

it is so pleasing to see hand crafted skills are still here