. . . A Book By Its Cover

The film depicts the art of bookbinding in leather with gold inlay. Fred James demonstrates the steps taken in binding a book in leather. L.E. Hertzberg then shows the process of gold tooling. The presentation was a display put on in the Library in 1968 for Iowa State Univeristy's annual celebration VEISHEA.

Produced with the cooperation of L. E. Hertzberg, President Hertzberg New Method, Inc. ; Fred James, Secretary and Treasurer, Hertzberg Craftsmen ; through the facilities of the University library and the Film Production Unit, Iowa State University. The film was awarded the CINE Golden Eagle Award.

To request copies of this film, please visit: http://www.chiptaylor.com/ttlmnp1650-.cfm

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Bookbinding
• Iowa State University
• Iowa State Univesity Library
• VEISHEA
• Leather
• Gold Inlay
• L.E. Hertzberg
• Fred James

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All the way from 1968. Absolutely fascinating seeing a real craftsman at work. Thanks for sharing.