Bibliography 1

32 titles across the categories.

Gilding, gold leaf, silver leaf, and book gilding

  1. An Introduction to Gold Finishing — John Mitchell — The Standing Press. (AbeBooks)
  2. A Craftsman’s Guide to Edge Decoration — John Mitchell — Standing Press. (redeye.co.nz)
  3. How to Gold Leaf Antiques and Other Art Objects — Donald L. Chambers — Crown Publishers, Inc. (Oak Knoll)
  4. Gilding Crafts — Liz Wagstaff — Anness Publishing. (World of Books)
  5. Gold Leaf Techniques — Raymond J. LeBlanc — ST Media Group International, Incorporated. (eBay)
  6. Gold Leaf Techniques — Kent H. Smith — St Media Group Intl Inc. (Amazon)

Manuscript illumination, book arts, and related decorative binding

  1. The Gilded Page: The History & Technique of Manuscript Gilding — Kathleen P. Whitley — Oak Knoll Press. (Oak Knoll)
  2. A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique — Bernard C. Middleton — Oak Knoll Press & The British Library. (Oak Knoll)
  3. Bookbinding & Conservation by Hand: A Working Guide — Laura S. Young — Oak Knoll Press. (philobiblon.com)
  4. Books, Boxes, and Portfolios — Franz Zeier — Design Press. (philobiblon.com)
  5. Headbands: How to Work Them — Jane Greenfield and Jenny Hille — Oak Knoll Books. (philobiblon.com)
  6. Fine Bookbinding in the Twentieth Century — Roy Harley Lewis — Arco Publishing. (redeye.co.nz)

Picture framing and decorative framework

  1. Basic Picture Framing — Amy Cooper — Stackpole Books. (World of Books)
  2. Home Book of Picture Framing: Professional Secrets of Mounting, Matting, — Kenn Oberrecht — Stackpole Books. (World of Books)
  3. Picture Framing: A Practical Guide from Basic to Baroque — Desmond Mac Namara — David & Charles Publishers. (Better World Books)
  4. The Practical Picture Framing Handbook: How to Create and Decorate Picture Frames, with 100 Projects Shown Step-by-Step in over 300 Stunning Photographs — Rian Kanduth — Southwater / Anness Publishing. (Better World Books)
  5. The Complete Book of Picture Framing and Decorative Framework — Rian Kanduth — Anness Publishing / Lorenz Books. (eBay)
  6. How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW): 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker — Editors of American Woodworker — Fox Chapel Publishing. (AbeBooks)

Furniture restoration, woodworking, and care

  1. Furniture Restoration — Ina Brosseau Marx — Watson-Guptill Publications. (World of Books)
  2. Furniture Restoration — Kevin J. Bonner — GMC Distribution. (Better World Books)
  3. The Complete Book of Furniture Restoration — Tristan Salazar — St. Martin’s Press. (Amazon)
  4. The Illustrated Handbook of Furniture Restoration — George Buchanan — Batsford. (Amazon)
  5. The Furniture Bible — Christophe Pourny — Artisan. (Christophe Pourny Studio)
  6. Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition — Brian Hingley — Creative Homeowner.

Painting, conservation, and materials

  1. Analysis of Modern Paints — Thomas J. S. Learner — Getty Conservation Institute / Getty Publications. (Talas Online)
  2. Issues in the Conservation of Paintings — David Bomford and Mark Leonard (eds.) — Getty Conservation Institute / Getty Publications. (Talas Online)
  3. Lining Paintings — Caroline Villers (ed.) — Archetype Books / Archetype Publications. (Talas Online)
  4. Studying Old Master Paintings: Technology and Practice — Marika Spring (ed.) — Archetype Publications. (Talas Online)
  5. The Painter’s Handbook — Mark David Gottsegen — Watson-Guptill Publications. (Barry Flanagan)
  6. Modern Paints Uncovered — Thomas J. S. Learner, Patricia Smithen, Jay W. Krueger, and Michael R. Schilling (eds.) — Getty Conservation Institute. (Getty)

Precious metals, patination, copper, silver, and metal surface work

  1. The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals — Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe — Thames and Hudson. (WorldCat)
  2. Metal Techniques for Craftsmen — Oppi Untracht — Doubleday. (Google Books)

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