The Art Of Bookbinding, Its Rise And Progress : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165070411 : 1165070413 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Art of Bookbinding, Its Rise and Progress: Including a Descriptive Account of the New York Bookbindery is a historical book written by E. Walker and Sons in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the art of bookbinding, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the 19th century. The authors explore the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding, including leather, paper, and cloth, and describe the tools and equipment used by bookbinders.The book also includes a detailed account of the New York Bookbindery, one of the most prominent bookbinding establishments in America at the time. The authors provide a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the bindery, describing the different departments and the roles of the workers. They also discuss the challenges faced by bookbinders in the rapidly changing publishing industry of the mid-19th cent