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Behind the scenes: book bindery for Speed Graphics and Steam 1958! vol. 2

December 04, 2019

My railway book readers are a curious lot when it comes to technical details

Over the years, we’ve received a lot of favourable comments whenever we illuminate the process  behind creating limited-edition, hardcover books.

Today, I’ve put together a video with footage from Beck Bindery in Campbellford. By my request, John Beck and Karen Beck shot these scenes (still and moving images) while Speed Graphics and Steam 1958! vol. 2 was going through production.

This glimpse, combined with our documented visits to Ampersand Printing in Guelph, will give you a new appreciation for those Canadian Branchline titles on your bookshelf!

To go behind the scenes at Beck Bindery to witness the craftsmanship behind the production of Speed Graphics and Steam 1958! vol. 2, watch the video below:

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