A Book is like a garden carried in a pocket - Ancient Chinese Proverb

This is not a book to be tossed aside, but to be flung with great force - Dorothy Parker

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them - Mark Twain

When I am ready a book, whether wise or silly, it seems to be alive and talking to me - Jonathan Swift

When I have a little money, I buy books and if any is left I buy food and clothes - Desiderius Eramus

Librarians are the secret masters of the World. They control information. Don't ever annoy one! - Spider Robinson

Outside of a dog a book is man's best. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read - Groucho Marx

There is nothing like reading a book bound in leather! - anon

Study Opportunities

Basic bookbinding for beginners in Leeds- This course provides an introduction to basic techniques used in traditional bookbinding. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to bind magazines / periodicals and rebind older books and to carry out minor repairs to prolong the life of a book.

You will study some materials technology, where you will be able to identify different types and kinds of materials used in bookbinding. You will also learn the various styles of bindings, being able to distinguish between adhesive bound and sewn books; full, half and quarter bound; coloured, marbled or gilt edges. You will be shown how to use tools, equipment and machinery safely and correctly and how a small bindery can be set up.

The course is mainly 'hands on' practical work with some theory included. This will enable you to compile a portfolio showing your ability, from which you can achieve a recognised certificate. Assessment of work will be carried out throughout the course.

The work you will produce is designed to progress from simple bindings to those more complex. You will make: Pamphlet style booklets, Quarter bound book, 2 different styles of case bound, hard back books

You will receive a craft certificate from a national awarding body (NCFE) on completion of the course.

There can also be the opportunity to progress to more advanced bookbinding courses.

The duration of the course is 3.5 hours per week for 18 weeks and there will be a fee of £150 on enrolment. The course will be run on Wednesday evenings starting at 5.00 pm.

Depending upon the number of enquiries for the course, a second session of the same course will begin in February 2003. Please contact: Mick McGregor, tel. (0113 2976438), e-mail, m.mcgregor@lct.ac.uk