In this video I demonstrate how you could make your own paperback book using basic tools you probably have at home. Sorry this video is late. I got caught up trying to do fancy graphics in the editing. As you can see, I failed. These videos are only possible thanks to the support of Patreons, and if you are able, your support would be greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/DASBookbinding You can become a DAS Bookbinding Patreon at a free level and I provide some materials for everyone to use. I understand not everyone wants to use Patreon. I also very much welcome and appreciate one-off contributions. This can be done through https://PayPal.me/dasbookbinding DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide https://www.patreon.com/posts/guide-to-das-92264118 00:00 DIY Paperback 00:40 The model book 01:30 Printing the text 02:10 Preparing to apply the adhesive to the spine 04:35 Apply adhesive to the spine 05:00 How a paperback opens 07:05 Making the cover 12:30 Applying the cover 14:30 Optional sawn in cords 17:00 Finished book The text was supplied by Binders Editions https://binderseditions.net PUR adhesives = Polyurethane Reactive adhesives Information about PUR and EVA-Hotmelt https://duplointernational.wordpress.com/tag/pur-vs-eva/ Can you reactivate PUR adhesive https://blog.lddavis.com/heat-resistant-adhesives-for-tough-industrial-applications Discussion of Perfect binding and Double-Fan binding https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/BPG_Sewing_and_Leaf_Attachment#Adhesive_or_“Perfect”_Binding https://psap.library.illinois.edu/collection-id-guide/bookbound#:~:text=Perfect%20binding%20(or%2C%20%22thermoset,bond%20than%20double%20fan%20adhesive. Sawn in cords with Lumbeck binding. Single Leaf Binding by Nick Cowlishaw in Skin Deep https://www.hewit.com/skin_deep/?volume=29&article=2 The Thames and Hudson Manual of Bookbinding by Arthur W. Johnson Page 201 The #DASBookbinding Channel is the perfect starting point for learning #bookbinding. It covers foundation skills, simple projects, technical methods, materials and more advanced bookbinding projects. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide. https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14/youtube-channel/ English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder coming soon. Thank you!! The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.