Bookbindings Old And New : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436791199 : 1436791197 : 29 Jun 2008 : Bookbindings Old and New: Notes of a Book Lover, with an Account of the Grolier Club of New York (1895) is a book written by Brander Matthews. In this book, Matthews shares his passion for bookbinding and provides a detailed account of the Grolier Club of New York. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on bookbinding, with Matthews discussing the history of bookbinding and sharing his thoughts on the art form. He covers a range of topics, including the different types of bookbinding, the materials used, and the techniques employed by bookbinders. The second part of the book is dedicated to the Grolier Club, a private club for book collectors and bibliophiles. Matthews provides a history of the club, including its founding and growth, and discusses some of the famous members and their collections. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings of bookbindings