Bookbinding is considered a skilled craft, often associated with artistry and craftsmanship.

Craft Skill

Historically, bookbinding was a professional trade; many ancient books were hand-bound.

Historical Trade

Bookbinding involves more than just the cover; it includes assembling pages and attaching them.

Not Just Covers

 And my grandfather was a kind of guy who would not only take things apart, but he got me interested in all sorts of different odd crafts, like, you know, printing, like the letter press. I'm obsessed with printing. I'm obsessed with silk-screening and bookbinding and box making.