‘They made it look so easy’: traditional craft of bookbinding rejuvenated for the TikTok age

Enthusiasts are customising their favourite works and being rewarded with wide social media followingThe videos often begin with every bibliophile’s nightmare: a person ripping the covers off a book.They are not vandals, however; they are bookbinders, taking part in a growing trend for replacing the covers of favourite works to make unique hardback editions, and posting about their creations on TikTok and Instagram. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-05-12 08:00:50 UTC ]
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‘They made it look so easy’: traditional craft of bookbinding rejuvenated for the TikTok age

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