Rebinding DUNE - Part 3 - Upgrading A Vintage Book: Cover Flap, Magnets & Leather

Hello everyone!
In today's video I'll be adding some special elements to this copy of Dune before tackling the long and fiddly process of wrapping the entire thing in leather. Stick with me until the end though, because this book is really starting to come together!
There will be one more installment in this Dune Rebinding series, in which I'll be upgrading those plain old endbands I wove in part 2, giving the cover my own custom hand-tooled design, and then capping it all off with a special finishing touch! Thanks for tuning in, and I'll see you in Part 4!
Cheers,
Dennis
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My Wheat Flour Paste Recipe
2 tbsp (18 g) white flour (strong flour or bread flour preferred)
1 cup (250 ml) water
Combine the flour and water in a double boiler or bain-marie and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Transfer to a clean jar and cool completely. When cooled the paste should be solid, with a jelly-like consistency. Force the cooled paste through a sieve 2-3 times until smooth. Add a bit of water to thin to the desired consistency if necessary. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2-3 days.
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[@anthonyparkinson4517]

The wait between Infinity War and Endgame was nothing compared to the time between instalments of this! Please upload part 4 soon.

[@nariahlisboa4807]

Relatable, I've been looking forward for this video and can't wait for the next part

[@amacuro]

I hope he makes a sandworm or something crazy like he did the Beholder for the DnD book!

[@arabellachampaq689]

Wow, y’all, he’s posting this at no charge to the viewer and considerable effort of his part. So appreciation to the artist is in order, not complaining.

[@jakemeyer8188]

this. So...much...this.

[@mostlyghostey]

I know right! I felt like I was checking back every other day on the channel to see if I had missed the upload!

[@truelazerlight]

Naturally there's a lot of focus on the craft of bookbinding. But I'd like for everyone to pause for a second and appreciate how incredibly well these videos are produced.

[@obadiahnormal8070]

No

[@prettybird29]

Yes

[@TheBadRandolph]

That half hour just flew by. Amazing work!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheAlkhemiaStudio]

it rly did!! enjoyed the process all the way!

[@plewelly]

I feel like there is a unwritten rule somewhere that if you're going to make videos about slow, careful, contemplative handicrafts like book binding, you have to wear a cable knit sweater.

[@144megabytes]

A fire crackling in the background would help

[@Nobrev]

The bricks are my favorite recurring characters. They're invaluable.

[@ironbomb6753]

I like that the bricks are wrapped. Mostly for protection, I'm sure. I use lead bars for weight as I glue my model airplanes together. Those are painted in epoxy paint for protection as well. My protection. 👍

[@LokiOdinssnn]

​@@ironbomb6753 was just about to warn you about the lead before i finished reading your comment lol.

[@ironbomb6753]

@@LokiOdinssnn thanks mate! 🙂

[@alnd]

my grandpa was a amateur bookbinder for longer than I've been alive. He was always a bit of a quiet guy, not super eager to share his hobby with others. His house was filled with books and he had been known to disappear into the studio whenever a family event was dragging on a bit too long. I was always interested in his bookbinding, but he didn't get the chance to teach me his craft before he passed. Watching these videos reminds me of him and I'm really glad I get to learn a little bit more about him through your videos. The book is looking incredible, excited for part 4!

[@stellviahohenheim]

I would've burned all of his books if i were you

[@devineartwork2827]

Crazy that content like this is free, appreciate the time you put into this!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lichenthrope__]

I think the coolest thing about your channel is how clear it is that when you try new things, you're basing your ideas on an obviously intimate familiarity with your materials and their properties, so your experiments usually work out really well despite doing lots of stuff you've never tried before

[@lester44444]

And there seems to be a lot of foresight for when things haven't gone well, and he's already got clearances built in to solve those issues!

[@TheWarriorSolution]

I had never heard of Dune before stumbling across your first rebinding of Dune video. Since then, I've listened to the audiobook as well as thoroughly enjoyed both newer movies. You opened my eyes to a whole new universe of amazing characters and stories just from your love of a classic book and your desire to share that love with the world. Thank you!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Amazing! It’s the best feeling being able to introduce someone to a book and they really love it.

[@auntielaura5]

So happy to hear you enjoyed one of my favorite books. As a suggestion - don’t bother with any of the sequels. None of them come anywhere close to Dune imo.

[@SGresponse]

The irony of a popularity resurgence (due to a new movie being produced) leading to this channel attempting to get more views to bounce off that popularity leading to you then bouncing off the channel itself, not the original work, to join the popularity.

[@Mrwizfoz]

​@@auntielaura5 such a bad take

[@nsblur]

I wholly disagree with the statement that the sequels aren’t good! If you enjoyed the first Dune, please consider continuing with at least the next 5 originally written by Frank Herbert himself! I will concur that the following books are different because they end up dealing with different ideas/problems, and eventually different characters, so they don’t follow the same thrilling “hero’s journey” type of adventure as the first. But Frank Herbert was a genius writer, and after reading Dune Messiah and Children of Dune it makes rereading the first book all the better due to you having additional context. Tldr, Frank Herbert is great and if you liked the first book you should give the following books in the series a chance!

[@TheAce5511]

Ahh I can finally stop refreshing my homepage

[@truelazerlight]

Ah, but what about the next video? Better go back to refreshing!

[@Zer0LifeNegi]

I've been struggling a lot with depression lately, and watching this series, this passion project, it helps a lot to pull me back and remember that there are things worth doing.

[@bleakmouse6201]

taking a moment to show off "the new neighbors" is very Bob Ross. Love that

[@djentmadness]

The best things about this video/channel that make it stand out from others like it: 1. Calm and clear commentary explaining all of the details of the process, allowing us to truly experience the process almost as if we were making the book. 2. No music - the silence and sounds of tools being used again adds immersion 3. Long format with time spent showcasing each step and scope of time and patience required to go through all steps- again adds immersion. Overall, 10/10 video and video style. Much improved from the older videos you did without commentary. Absolutely nailed it and don't think you need to change anything to improve the format.

[@mortranvids]

I've been looking forward to seeing this!

[@Chowdeeeer]

You absolutely NAILED IT with that leather pattern, it looks amazing and straight out of a fremen camp! I'll be waiting for the finale!

[@MariaPNW]

OMG I'm in awe!! I set my alert just to catch this as soon as you published. I want to be good as you one day!!! That leather...I can only imagine your collection of leathers (I love adding leathers to my book covers)!! Your tools...your tools are so AWESOME!!!!!!!!! It's a necessary investment to do the job right, and efficiently, so one day I hope to have some of your tools, presses, binding weaver, etc. That leather braid.. I can go on and on and on! So you know I'll be re-watching this a few hundred times. My favorite part is letting things dry overnight and seeing results next morning. I really appreciate you show your dilemmas, issues, mistakes, etc. and how you fix them (even if it means re-doing)!!! That's a book maker's daily life...fixing and correcting. I love it all!!!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

What you say about fixing things is totally true! And sometimes the waiting is the worst part, but the gratification is definitely an upside. Thanks for the lovely comments!

[@Spellfork]

*All praise the Brick of Handiness* Thanks for another excellent video!

[@schelsullivan]

I spent 10 years as a young man in shoe and leather repair. Some of the skill sets overlap. Interesting and strangley nostalgic. Great video and audio production. If you doing all this work yourself, you deserve a standing ovation.

[@reggietheporpoise]

Man, I binged all of these. The attention to detail, the artistic sensibility, the beautiful and interesting filming/editing, the thoughtful narration. I love all of it. Hope to see part 4 soon!

[@lordhoagie]

Excellent video. Molding the leather to the book spine with a tiny Crysknife was a nice touch.

[@hopefulwander]

It’s so satisfying watching a master do their craft. It’s captivating

[@Ziltoid_Knows]

I love to watch someone with passion for their craft.

[@ryke7656]

Maybe not applicable to this project, but I love cover flaps that contain reference info for fantastical fiction. So easy to pull up a map or appendix without losing your place in the story!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Ohh that's a neat idea.

[@brettcody76]

Such amazing craftsmanship and bookbinding! You are an artist par excellence, my friend.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you very much!

[@amgroves76]

I only bookbind occasionally and without your tools, but I have learned so much in each of your videos that I'm looking forward to binding the hobbit for my brother now. If I could hit like a billion times I would! I've learned so much! Dune book is amazing!

[@BilbosOreo]

Wow! Just wow! I've also been waiting patiently (impatiently?) for this installment, and will continue to wait for part 4. I love your attention to detail and your meticulous work to get it all just right! You are an inspiration!!!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auntielaura5]

I think my heart may have stopped when the end-flap didn’t close, but that’s where your expertise came in; you knew exactly what to do. 😁🎉. Thank you so much for including us in this wonderful journey - you’re creating a piece of art dedicated to one of my favorite books. I love the aesthetic vibe you’re going for- this would be a sacred book, but the fremen wouldn’t have access to truly refined materials. I’m excited to see how you will decorate the cover. ❤️

[@Saralaia93]

This is legit one of the best unintentional AMSR I´ve ever seen! And this whole process, the love to detail and the craftsmenship 🙏🏻

[@lizzfrmhon]

I’m sure the author would have been so honored to have his work encased in such a beautiful binding and cover.

[@IllustratedManOfficial]

This series was incredible. I love this artisan craftsmanship. Rare today. Thank you for posting. ❤

[@jcortese3300]

Yet another heirloom -- amazing, incredible work. I love how you manage to reflect the book's content in your bindings. Everything about this is perfect.

[@merseyviking]

7:19 is just what my OCD needs ❤️

[@oliversimonnet]

This video somehow became one of the things I had looked forward to most each day for the past month! Looking forward to that final part!

[@Achenar15]

28:10 you under estimate us good sir! Given a 10 hour cut of this video we would still be with you, wonderful work

[@negotiableaffections]

Absolutely masterful, Dennis. Thankyou for these wonderful videos - You can't judge a book by its cover but you can judge it's Binder - Cheers!

[@ImpyChan]

Your geeky book(re)binding projects are somehow both incredibly soothing and wildly exciting at the same time, and the details leave me feeling a little giddy. I can practically feel the love for both the craft and the content of the books tingling in my fingertips in an echo of what shows on screen. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next time for finishing details!

[@draco5991rep]

Beautiful Work Dennis, already looking forward to Part 4 and impatient to see the detailing and ornamentation for this beauty.

[@blahdzhahd3736]

You and Chef Jean-Pierre are my favorite YT channels. Every time I see a new video I'm like a kid again waking up to watch Saturday morning cartoons. The book is looking amazing, and like everyone else watching, can't wait for that 4th video. You're like the Bob Ross of book binding, your videos are so relaxing and enthralling at the same time. Well done sir!

[@bazzatron9482]

Wow. Just incredible work. As a handtool enthusiast I love that you skived the leather with a spokeshave! I'd never have thought to do that...! Thanks for such a pro tip. I cannot believe how incredible this is looking. This book needs to go to a museum after this 😂

[@MrOfearos]

I am blown away by your videos! The proficiency and knowledge you have in a field I didn't know existed a few hours ago is incredible! Hypnotic to watch

[@Chrisc-sn6uh]

I was thinking earlier today about what makes things special, i think its the amount of time and care someone has put into it. Watching this video has put testament to that. Such wonderful carefully thought out craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing, God bless you.

[@janzander459]

I was waiting for this video for the last 4 weeks or so. and now you are telling me I have to wait another 4 weeks to see the final piece!? Great video!

[@ivett.e]

I've watched every video thus far and when the magnets clicked such an amazing feeling for me. I can't imagine what you felt. Thank you for sharing these videos with us! Onto part four 🥰

[@steveireland1860]

Hi Dennis, well absolute exquisite work as always, really well worth the wait, can wait to see the end result, I do admire your infinite patience 👍

[@havangardo]

This is amazing! The book, the way you work with the leather, the video editing! I'm in awe 😍

[@NathanD.Parece]

What a fantastic art form. Thank you for making these videos and letting us in on the process; the dedication, skill, and patience that it takes to learn bookbinding is clearly immense, so to have it edited together like this is a real treat. I can't wait for part 4--but take your time, of course!

[@DavidJoyce13]

This is awesome. I'm totally impressed with the asymmetrical flap and the innovative use of neodymium magnets, including the kozo patches! If Frank Herbert was still living, your work here would be the copy he had on his shelf!

[@zacharybonk788]

Cutting and peeling the leather on the covers was super satisfying!

[@daveherres3374]

The craftsmanship is just stunning. Remarkable job.

[@StucklnAWell]

I'm so excited while waiting on part 4. Ive been reading Dune, which is a feat in itself for me, as i struggle with severe ADHD, and finishign a 200 page book is a lot in my current daily life. Right now im about 300 pages in, and look forward to reading more, frequently. So whether part 4 or finishing Dune happens first, im so happy to have them both to look forward to.

[@VEE-rd7cu]

I Love that magnet trick, I will remember this for a future project. Again, absolutely beautiful.

[@jessicamorneau]

It’s always a treat to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing your process with us Dennis!

[@katkortekaas8875]

So cool. Never thought I'd anticipate a rebind this much. Thank you.

[@beausimon6819]

A full LOTR set like your D&D tomes would be so cool

[@wctolliver]

That was so worth the wait and so incredibly satisfying

[@guyloren]

Wonderful, wonderful craftsmanship again Dennis. Thank you for sharing this process! Beautiful job.🏆

[@tombryant9878]

I've watched all three, I am waiting for four...great set of videos. Well worth watching. Thank you.

[@schattenblume4795]

The book looks amazing. Also I really enjoy your narration explanation, your voice is nice to listen to

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you kindly!

[@SeanStClair-cr9jl]

It is inspiring how you tackle such finicky parts of this process with calm and care. I would love to see a video where you go over some of your projects that have been scrapped or temporarily abandoned due to their problems, if you have any! It would be really cool to see some of the mistakes you've made as part of the learning process 32:37 shiiiit man that looks nice.

[@Nikforallthesereasons]

You had me from part 1. This had been truly amazing to watch.

[@Quartz_Composer]

Excellent design choices for the diagonal flap abs circular elements. It perfectly compliments the design language of some previous version of the books covers and the anachro-futurist aesthetics as described in the novel.

[@pufthemajicdragon]

I've been obsessed with DUNE since I was a kid. My introduction started with the Alan Smithee cut of David Lynch's DUNE recorded from TV onto a VHS tape. I was so obsessed with the movie my sister got me the book as a Christmas present. And after reading one book I couldn't stop until I'd read them all. Those books spoke to me. They whispered to my soul an understanding of the "otherness" I felt, the loneliness and isolation. They gave me a philosophy with which to cope and find meaning and purpose. They tempered my teenage dreams of fame and glory and warned me against the illusions of power that lonely bullied teenagers fantasize about having. To this day I recite the Litany whenever I'm afraid, and yes, it helps. As a kid in the late 90s finding out that the thing I loved most was so obscure and unknown that there was no one to share it with, and nothing to "collect" except for "first editions" - which like Tantalus' stream are forever out of my reach, I was heartbroken. I did eventually get ahold of a Book Club edition like you have here, and some of the other novels in Frank's series. I wish I had the skill and tools and patience to remake my meager collection as you are remaking this book. I would give a king's ransom if I had it to spend a few weeks with you learning. Thank you for sharing your craft with us. And for giving such love and care to the book that rescued me.

[@josuelservin]

That trick with the washi hinge is so good! I have struggled in the past with similar leather projects, and this is gonna be so useful. Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed videos, I've learned so much and they are incredibly entertaining and beautiful!

[@MaxWithTheSax]

Love the design of the flap and the leather works really well with everything else

[@subrosa7mm]

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful!!can wait for the next video Dennis!

[@MrArecius]

This series helped me to get back to bookbinding. Thanks for your good work!

[@mp2216]

Loving this series! There are so many books I would love to have this custom leather process done to.

[@DaniArdalon]

This is so gorgeous! And I have to shoutout your lovely cozy sweaters! I knit while I watch these videos so I loved the knitting needle cameo.

[@billblatzheim6273]

Absolutely incredible. Such beautiful work - thank you for sharing it with us!

[@madelineantill1417]

That looks amazing. I loved watching you create that, and wish it was on my bookshelf!

[@baracudabill6076]

Appreciate your craftsmanship! It's amazing to watch your work, from concept to execution. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@t_byson6576]

The pure peace these videos give me is just. So perfect

[@unheilbargut]

You sir are an absolutely masterful artisan! I‘m left with an open mouth and stare into some far away point, speechless and with a faint scent of spice tingling the inside of my nose. I now wait for part 4, look out for signs before its arrival, like I was waiting for Shai-Hulud.

[@schattenblume4795]

I absolutly love your paper covered weights, they are so beautiful

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much! They're starting to show some wear and tear though so I might re-cover them soon.

[@semitangent]

A new Dune binding video! Praise the Kwisatz Haderach!

[@spencerdavies4666]

I love reading but never paid any thought to the binding process. Your channel feels me with awe and appreciation, thank you.

[@Tobeshadow]

Absolutely stunning, this was a joy to watch. Truly a book binding beyond imagination, outstanding work!

[@TomWDW1]

what the heck?! This is amazing!! I love that flap and seeing it just snap in to place at the very end was so nice. Can't wait to see what you do with the cover!

[@paulinemegson8519]

Ooooh I’ve been waiting for this. Honestly Dennis, quite apart from the actual process, which I’m watching carefully for the actual process, there’s also just how very soothing it is to watch a craftsman do what they love, and I’m in need of soothing. The 25th was the anniversary of the passing of my partner, and it’s always a difficult few days around that date, and then there was an incident in London (I’m in NZ)involving the injury of HouseHold Cavalry horses. I was a horse person in my youth so I follow a couple of YT accounts dedicated to the horses, and also lived in London for a while in my youth, and sadly two of the horses we know were involved…..so a bloody horrible few days, not to mince words. This was balm on an over sensitive soul, so thank you. Bless the maker and his water Bless the coming and going of him May his passage cleanse the world May he keep the world for his people

[@MadCrazyCooI]

Completely mesmerized by this series. Fantastic work, can't wait to see the finished result

[@wesplybon9510]

Amazing! I rewatched the first part of Dune last night before watching the next movie and was wondering if I had missed the 3rd part of this series! Love a good coincidence 😁

[@Beryllahawk]

Ooooooh that SNAP of the magnets meeting was SO SATISFYING!!!! Thank you for the video!!! I will endeavor to be patient and wait for the next one - maybe I should go watch the first two parts again, hehe

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

This is so amazing. I was waiting for part 3 to drop. You're a wizard, an absolute gem in the bookbinding world.

[@RobinBaggett]

As someone who just found your channel through this series, I am excited to go through more of your videos. Watching your designs come together is very relaxing and calming. Stunning work! Looking forward to the next installment.

[@cannonfodder110]

Love how the bookmark looks like a sandworm!

[@zoopothecary]

Your videos are just so calming and satisfying to watch, I've learned so much!!

[@claudiosolomon1324]

I've been waiting for this video like the best song of an artist during a concert

[@ScarlitKing]

Been waiting for this! Beautiful! Thank you!

[@hazelhazelton1346]

This is turning into an incredible work of art. I can't wait to see what you're going to put into that circular recess.

[@juliant.1770]

This is one of my favorite series ever! The book really feels like Dune!

[@Anothy]

It's looking amazing. I can't wait to see the final result. 👍👍

[@word42069]

Been looking forward to this! Stunning work as usual!

[@EJAndrews13]

It's looking so beautiful! Also, your editing and cinematography are brilliant : D

[@lisajarvis3820]

❤️ The magnet method and the ribbon placement!

[@emulsion_]

The best channel on the Internet

[@thesadtoast]

Beautiful work as always!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@e-artemas7295]

Yayyy finally it’s here, can’t wait to watch it today :) thank you

[@emiliol.9431]

This is beautiful work! Thanks for sharing the process in such detail and passing along your knowledge.

[@jonathanbashford1100]

IT'S HERE!!!!

[@stupidnaut5386]

Honestly looking forward to this more than the Dune movie.