Behind the scenes of mechanical bookbinding

The printing of 'Pinkeltje'-books, which are then mechanically bound with glue. At the bookbinder Thörig in Soest a book is bound by hand. The book is a reprint of 'The birds of America' by Aubudon from 1835, measures 70 by 100cm and weighs 25 kilos. The work consists of 4 parts and the edition is 40 pieces. The price per part is 24,000 guilders. The paper is made from textiles that have never bee…