McNICOL-DEAN BOOKBINDING COMPETITION FOR 2022

TRADITIONAL BINDING

Basic requirements for a well bound book

(Including but not limited to case binding)

ENTRY FORM (A COPY OF THIS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR ENTRY)

(Please complete one form per entry. Print clearly.)

All entries to be posted to PO Box 3009, Tarragindi 4121 labelled “Competition entry’ or to be given to the Secretary at or before the Open Day on 20 thMarch 2022. Please do not take entries to June’s home. You may deliver your entry to the Secretary or President by arrangement. (please Phone)

Your entry should be made in accordance with the principles outlined in the “Basic Requirements for a Well-Bound Book” and should include decoration on the front and back covers, a title and some decoration or title on the spine.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES USED

Please write below a brief description of the binding including method used and materials e.g. style of sewing, type of endpapers, covering materials. Also include notes on the inspiration and themes which inspired the decoration.

Bookbinding in a classic way