MS.270 : rebinding a medieval manuscript / James Cassels (pp 5-12) -- Thank you, Nigeria : in conversation with Malcolm Lamb / Sheila Markham (pp 13-18) -- Vellum binding : an alternative approach / Nick Cowilshaw (pp 19-22) -- SoB international competition 2017 : the organizer's review / Mylyn McColl & Marie Doinne (pp 23-36) -- Wheels and herringbones : some Scottish bindings 1678-1773 / John Morris (pp 37-44) -- The label binding : a simple, non-adhesive, flexible structure / Carmencha Arregui (pp 45- 48) -- Restoration of a headband core / Jan and Julia Camps-Van Mechelen (pp 49-60) -- Dyeing art : airbrushing on vellum / Glenn Bartley (pp 61-66) -- The K-118 structure : strength in the joints, flexibility and flow / Gene Mahon (pp 67-71) -- Bound by Alvah Cook : Bath's mysterious binder / Tim Gulliford (pp 73-76) -- Adhesives : getting to grips with technology / George Davidson (pp 77-79)