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Exquisite Rare Bookbinding Techniques
A crossword exploring uncommon and artistic bookbinding styles used throughout history and modern craft.
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  • 1. Binding style inspired by Japanese lacquer techniques
  • 2. Decorative technique using rolled paper strips on covers
  • 3. Hard cover binding with cardboard and decorative pasted fabric
  • 6. Pages stitched together, often exposed in rare styles
  • 11. Traditional style with raised bands on the spine
  • 12. A rare binding style with rigid shell-like covers
  • 14. A method with exposed spine revealing sewing supports
  • 17. Flexible cover binding often with soft leather
Down
  • 4. Style known for multicolored dyed leather covers
  • 5. Indian decorative binding with intricate painted covers
  • 7. Pages attached using small glued strips
  • 8. Italian binding with wood and leather covers
  • 9. Binding two books back-to-back sharing one cover
  • 10. Technique to paint or gild the edges of pages
  • 13. Binding with precious materials and elaborate decoration
  • 15. Ancient binding style using visible chain stitch on the spine
  • 16. Binding style where pages fold accordion-like
  • 18. Binding style featuring water-resistant materials

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