Different paper for each section 
The book cover 
Opening well to allow access to the gutter 
Sewn onto five cords
David Barber’s Sketchbook is a fine binding and was designed with specific requirements from the artist. The landscape layout allowed the artist to draw across the double page spread, it was also imperative that the binding opened well when completed giving access to the gutter of the book. The texblock was created from two different types of paper alternating between each section, one more appropriate for watercolour, the other for drawing in ink.
The text block was sewn onto five cords, which were then laced into the boards. The boards are lined to allow for the pull of the leather on the front and the leather left plain for the artist to decorate. The endpapers were made from the Surrey Cartridge paper, again, designed for use from the artist.
For more examples of fine bindings and newly bound volumes, have a look at bookbinding. For more information on the Artist, have a look at his interview on Worthing Art.
For information on purchasing a copy of the full sketchbook, go to David’s Facebook page.
TREATMENT
- c.2014
- Flexible binding in full tan goatskin.
- Sewn landscape onto five cords and trimmed
- Handsewn endbands in beige and green silk.
- Paper alternated between Surrey Cartridge and Windsor & Newton Sketching & Drawing Paper.
- 276×207 (WH), 15 sections, 3 bifolios per sections
