handbound

/hændbaʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Bound or stitched together by hand, typically by an expert or skilled craftsman.

“The old book was a beautiful example of handbound leather binding.”

2. noun

A book or document that has been bound together by hand, typically by an expert or skilled craftsman.

“The rare handbound edition of the novel was highly prized by collectors.”

Synonyms

  • artisanal
  • handmade

Antonyms

  • machine-made
  • mass-produced