Four Keys Book Arts

I've re-edited my series on Dickens' classic tale into a single new 30-minute video, just in time for Christmas! What's more, I've added an approachable, how-its-made-style commentary to this one, so if you've seen the original series there's still some new content for you to enjoy. I've also remastered the audio, added new music, and done a bunch of other tweaking to make this video really shine.

You can watch the new abridged video here: https://youtu.be/H4UZu7uCscs

Of course, in order to fit an entire video series into a 30-minute chunk, some of the footage had to be left on the digital cutting-room floor, so to speak. But fear not, dear bookbinding friends, I have another gift in store!

I've gone through the entire original 3-part series and added a full caption commentary! Turn on subtitles for those videos and you'll be able to follow along with my full explanations for every step of the process, or leave them off and just chill out to the sights and sounds of the bindery. I've even given the series its own playlist to make things simple:
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As for me, I'm going to hang up my apron for a few weeks, but thank you all for making 2024 a simply amazing year! I'm deeply grateful to be able to indulge in this antiquated little craft, and to be able to share it with all of you. I've got some big plans for next year, so keep your finger on the the page! Until then, the very best of the festive season to all of you, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Dennis

8 months ago | [YT] | 654



@arnoldaardvark4536

Delightful. Thank you for the videos throughout the year, especially the Dune book.

8 months ago | 6

@bigkranchandkittyspa2425

Just wonderful! I’m so glad I found your channel. So much knowledge and your kind voice are perfect to watch on this cold and gloomy day in Chicago. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you and your family and looking forward to seeing what you share next year.

8 months ago | 1

@Northpole666

Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, Dennis!!!! Seasons Greetings from Norway!!!!!!

8 months ago | 2

@Mike-ud6yg

Thank you for your videos, especially loved your DnD rebinding. The beholder was amazing.

8 months ago | 1

@flo-llama

How wonderful of you! Thank you! I put it in my Christmas day Playlist. I make one every year as I'm not into sports. Looking forward to seeing it! Have a great Holiday & I'm looking forward to the new projects. This year's we're incredible!

8 months ago | 1

@drjitters

Amazing attention to detail in your video production, too! Thanks for all of it.

8 months ago | 1

@purplepanda359

:0 yay! I love your commentary videos, your voice is very soothing and you're very good at explaining things and making the information easy to understand!! Merry Christmas :D

8 months ago | 1

@martihurford

Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and yours. ♥️

8 months ago | 1

@brandonnorris4146

I like hearing your commentary in the videos. I really enjoyed the Dune and D&D videos.

8 months ago | 1

@isacpgoncalves

Happy holidays and thank you for such great videos ❤️

8 months ago | 1

@donnaa3717

I just recently found you ,so I have some catching to do till you get back. 🥰

8 months ago | 5

@SandyQueue

This is such a nice video! Thanks very much! I enjoy watching your videos, and re-watching them in the background while I'm planning my research trips and writing up my logs. Makes me want to try bookbinding. Keep up the amazing work!

5 months ago | 0

@nariahlisboa4807

I loved it to bits, this is my favorite style to watch

8 months ago | 0

@turbo2025

Loved the video, thank you! Merry Christmas!

8 months ago | 1

@Fashionetta1

The Bob Ross of Bookbinding

8 months ago | 0

@ChapSap

Love your stuff! Merry Christmas and a blessed 2025!

8 months ago | 0

@McGinnisEnterprises

Merry Christmas!

8 months ago | 0

@mosspoet6143

It would be really cool if you'd rebind The Eye of the World. I think you could do some epic stuff with the cover design.

8 months ago | 0

@teariana1

I was hoping you could do a commentary on making your own book series, but I'm finding a lot of the info in some of your more recent videos. Do you go into selecting the paper or do you usually use the paper that's in the video on making a copy of The Notebook?

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