Bibliopegic

/ˌbɪb.li.oʊˈpɛdʒ.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to bookbinding or the art and craft of binding books together into protective covers.

Etymology

From Greek 'biblion' (book) plus 'pegein' (to bind, fasten). The '-ic' suffix creates an adjective form describing things related to the binding craft.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks were the original bibliopegic artists—their leather bindings with hand-tooled designs were so beautiful that collectors today value the binding almost as much as the text inside!

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