Arthur Johnson's The Repair of Cloth Bindings brings to the student book binder a long-awaited manual that addresses the special problems of repairing and conserving cloth-covered books. As one of the leading designer bookbinders of Great Britain, Arthur Johnson shares his expertise using more then 80 illustrations, drawn by himself, and explaining the procedures he has developed over many decades. His ability to teach comes over very strongly in the written word, as does his love of fine books. This is an important addition to any bookbinder's reference library and anyone interested in book conservation.