Hi Marjorie - book binding is still a profession but there are few of them left. The make books for special occasions and some publishers have books bound such as the Harry Potter books were specially bound as first editions and no doubt go for very high prices. I also believe all Booker/Costa prize winners receive a bound copy of their book.
It was difficult to cover all the aspects of bookbinding in a weekend and my efforts leave a lot to be desired but I was quite happy with them. Steve xx