The Art of Bookbinding, first published in 1880, was the first English handbook of its kind and went through many editions. The Arts and Crafts Movement that began at the end of the 19th century sparked further interest in the craft of bookbinding and it was considered to be an acceptable hobby, even for women. Zaehnsdorf’s offered informal classes in bookbinding and in 1893 the first official classes in the craft were offered at a London polytechnic.]]> Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf]]>