Nirvogile: A Spanish Field Guide to Hand-Bound Books

Field notes

The guide follows a book through its physical construction, from folded signatures and marked sewing stations to trimming, covering, and repair. It identifies practical failure points such as creep, uneven blocks, incorrect paper grain, and lomo accumulation, then gives workshop-oriented checks before sewing. One signature is described as two to six folded sheets, while the repair section distinguishes work that can be attempted from damage best left untouched.