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The Art of Chinese Bookbinding

Most of us think of European books when we think of book history and bookbinding. Did you know the Chinese have a long history of bookbinding, and have many different styles and types of books in their history? One of the most unusual is the “whirlwind binding” which was popular during the Tang dynasty. There have been recent discoveries about Chinese bookbinding, which are shedding new light on this ancient art. Visit this website that is part of the International Dunhuang Project to discover this fascinating subject.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:37 -0800

Submitted by: Suzanne Pitner