“Limp bindings from Tallinn”

The Tallinn City Archives have a voluminous collection of limp bindings in long-stitch, chain-stitch and tacketing. This technique was used mainly when binding simple bands for daily use, such as registers, accounts and notes but has also occurred in more important works.

In my book “Limp bindings from Tallinn” eight of the bands are presented together with thorough technical descriptions. All of the bands are representative of this technique and all are bound with different methods. My hope is that you will, as I, be struck by the creative simplicity and unlimited possibilities that the technique offers.

In the last part of the book I’ve let professional bookbinders from Sweden and Estonia develop the technique further. Each of the eight bookbinders has received a historic copy. Their assignment was to interpret the copy and then develop their own version. Hopefully, you will be inspired by this gallery to develop additional variations.

The book, in offset print, is printed in 700 copies on Stora Fine white 150-gram paper and has a protective cover in Curious Touch, 250 grams. The design of the 48-page book is inspired by medieval writings and is illustrated by artist Jordi Arkö.

Order a copy of this title by sendning an email to: : monica@langwe.se
Price: $ 38 / £ 22 / € 27
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