The Codex Unfolded: Anatomy, History, and Craft of the Book

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

A voyage from Roman wax tablets to the codex, exploring its binding, text block, endpapers, paste-downs, fly leaves, and the art of bookmaking—from accordion folds to ebru paper marbling—celebrating the craftsmanship behind the everyday book.Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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