Bookbinding
This is the first lesson I found that was useful and I still use this method with a few variations.
It only covers creating the block - the innards - of the book. I've never found any further lessons by this person and the website referred to in the video has evaporated.
The commentary is in Italian but the pictures tell you all you need to know.
Bookbinding hand sewn.
YouTube Links
Lesson 1 step 1
Lesson 1 step 2
Lesson 1 step 3
This set of videos covers just about everything in a straightforward way.
Unfortunately it requires the Adobe Flash Player Plugin. I would recommend using Google Chrome as your browser, rather than downloading the Flash player, as it has its own built in Flash player.
Bookbinding Chronicles
There are some useful videos on this American crafter's channel.
Sea Lemon
Her instructions for making a Moleskine style journal sent me off in that direction.
How to make a Moleskine style journal
This is probably the simplest demonstration of the complete process of making a case bound book.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
A site with a good collection of resources.
iBookbinding.com
Supplies
Finally, a place to buy bookbinding materials and tools in London. It's behind Victoria Station, just around the corner from the passport office.
Shepherds Bookbinders
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