Byzantine Binding

The Byzantine binding belongs to a family of historical structures in which the text block, wooden boards, and leather covering form a strong and lasting whole. Its construction comes from a time when a book was a rare object made to endure for generations.

The character of the binding

It is recognised by substantial wooden boards, a hand-sewn text block, and leather covering the entire volume. Depending on the book, the surface may remain restrained or receive blind tooling, lines, and ornaments.

A manual process

Each binding is planned around the format and purpose of the book. Suitable wood, thread, paper, and leather are selected before every element is shaped and assembled by hand.

Suitable books

This structure is particularly suited to fine press editions, facsimiles, prayer books, family volumes, and special manuscripts that call for a historical presence.