"About halfway between Apple's announcement of the iPad and when it came out, I had the idea of using traditional bookbinding techniques to create a case for this new technology," says Patrick ...

The first is by DodoCase, makers of a popular iPad case who've brought the same traditional bookbinding aesthetic to a Kindle 3 case, just announced today.

In this video, traditional bookbinding techniques are used to rebind an old copy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The project showcases a unique tome crafted from leather, LED filament, and ...

And he should know. Rist has been preserving the delicate craft of bookbinding since his parents bought the business while he was in high school in 1982. “Books have sentimental value,” he said.