Even More Simplified Binding Online workshop December 2021 December 2, 9, 16 | Thursdays | 3 sessions 6-9 pm Eastern Time / 5-8 Central / 4-7 Mountain / 3-6 Pacific Registration and more information here: https://karen-hanmer.square.site/shop/workshops/3 Elegant and much leaner than the Simplified or Bradel bindings, the Even More Simplified Binding is stripped down to only the essential elements: boards glued onto the flange of a separate spine wrapper. Unique to this structure: the sewing supports lace through the spine wrapper to provide both an adhesive and a mechanical attachment to the text block. The structure is inspired by a binding by Jen Lindsay. The spine wrapper is cut flush at the head and tail. The lacing ensures that the wrapper is crisply and evenly placed. There are no endbands. The boards can be laminated sheets of colored paper left uncovered; book board covered in leather, parchment, decorative paper, or book cloth; thin wood boards; or some experimental material. Joins between materials are neat but no more paring, sanding, lining, or infilling need be done than is necessary for the book to function. This leaves the structure of the completed book easily discernible. It might be tempting to think of this binding in terms of the features and tasks omitted. But it would be a mistake to view the Even More Simplified as merely a time-saving option. Including only the features that are structurally necessary imbues the binding with an austere elegance comparable to that found in International Style architecture. In addition, every operation must be executed with the greatest care, as the structure’s minimalist nature calls attention to details that may otherwise be overlooked. * * * Winter and spring 2022 online workshops: Medieval Slinky January 11, 18, 25 | Tuesdays | 3 sessions Binding Fundamentals February 1, 8, 15, 22 | Tuesdays | 4 sessions Split Board Binding March 1, 8, 15, 22 | Tuesdays | 4 sessions Biblio Tech April 5-June 21 | Tuesdays | 12 sessions | 10 books Registration and more information here: https://karen-hanmer.square.site/shop/workshops/3 -- Karen Hanmer www.karenhanmer.com Karen Hanmer Book Arts. Since 1997 answering the question "What will I do with my liberal arts degree?" 2021 online workshops at the TEACHING link on my website. To view or subscribe to my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4v4w2ywe