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Making Handmade Books: 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms
Making Handmade Books: 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms
by Alisa J. Golden
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In the digital world, books may seem like an endangered species, but bookmaking is more popular than ever. Thanks to the 100 ideas in this volume, the craft is now available to everyone. In as little as an afternoon, beginners will be on their way to... (read more)

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Non-Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue, Vol. 1
Non-Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue, Vol. 1
by Keith A. Smith
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Volume I is not only about how to bind a book, the first part of this text is about developing an approach to binding. Sewing a blank book or rebinding an existing one differs from creating a book of text and/or pictures. Here, binding should not be an... (read more)

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Making & Keeping Creative Journals
Making & Keeping Creative Journals
by Suzanne Tourtillott
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Explains the basic art and craft of journal making and journal writing: material, tools and techniques.... (read more)

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Hand-Made Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding
Hand-Made Books: An Introduction to Bookbinding
by Rob Shepherd
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This colourful, step-by-step guide gives an introduction to bookbinding, including making single-section and multi-section bindings, Japanese binding and repairing old paperbacks.... (read more)

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Book Art: Iconic Sculptures and Installations Made from Books
Book Art: Iconic Sculptures and Installations Made from Books
by Paul Sloman
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As more and more text is being communicated via digital media, books are increasingly being used and explored in contemporary art, installation, and design. For centuries books have contained and presented the written words that have allowed humankind to... (read more)

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500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form
500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form
by Lark
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Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the form—and delighting collectors, crafters, and gallery owners. Larks Cover to Cover has been a bestseller... (read more)

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Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman
Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman
by Kojiro Ikegami
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A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases—the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection... (read more)

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The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life
The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life
by Lisa Occhipinti
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We all love to read and learn from books, but The Repurposed Library takes our passion even further, presenting us with 33 projects to make--quite literally--out of books. For these projects, Lisa Occhipinti rescues and repurposes orphaned and outdated... (read more)

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Basic Bookbinding
Basic Bookbinding
by Arthur William Lewis
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Beginners and experts alike can benefit from this remarkably easy guide. It starts with a complete list of necessary materials and tools. Step-by-step instructions and more than 260 photos show how to collate a book, sew it, back it, trim it, and then... (read more)

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Vintage Collage Journals: Journaling with Antique Ephemera
Vintage Collage Journals: Journaling with Antique Ephemera
by Maryjo Koch
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The Art of Vintage Journaling and Collage is a distinctive guidebook exploring the art of collage and journaling using unique, collected ephemera from antique stores, flea markets, secondhand shops, and even your own home to unlock your creativity... (read more)

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Fanzines
Fanzines
by Teal Triggs
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For more than 60 years, fanzines have been one of the most significant forms of self-expression. Often handmade and disseminated through underground networks, the fanzine is credited as being both the original medium for many of todays mainstream... (read more)

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A Degree of Mastery: A Journey Through Book Arts Apprenticeship
A Degree of Mastery: A Journey Through Book Arts Apprenticeship
by Annie Tremme Wilcox
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In this extraordinary memoir, certain to captivate anyone who's ever appreciated the feel of a good book, Annie Tremmel Wilcox deftly explores the artistry, traditions, and precise techniques of book making and restoration. Using excerpts from her... (read more)

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Handmade Books (Lark Studio)
Handmade Books (Lark Studio)
by Ray Hemachandra
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Bookmaking is one of today's fastest-growing crafts, and this on-the-page gallery presents the unlimited potential of the form, from leather-tooled covers and handmade papers to exotic bindings. The talented contributors include Jeanne Germani, David... (read more)

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Mixed-Media Nature Journals: New Techniques for Exploring Nature, Life, and Memory
Mixed-Media Nature Journals: New Techniques for Exploring Nature, Life, and Memory
by L K Ludwig
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A step-by-step technique book for creating beautiful imagery and journals inspired by the natural world. Nature has been inspiring artists of all ages since the dawn of history, however, most books on nature journaling focus exclusively on drawing and... (read more)

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Zines!: Incendiary Interviews with Independent Self-Publishers
Zines!: Incendiary Interviews with Independent Self-Publishers
by V Vale
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Cultural Studies. Literary Criticsm. In the past two decades a quiet revolution has gained force: over 50,000 zines (independent, not-for-profit self-publications) have emerged and spread, often with little publicity. Flaunting off-beat interests... (read more)

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Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums
Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums
by Shereen Laplantz
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Even a beginner can start right out producing uniquely charming and elegant journals, albums, scrapbooks, and more. Envision handmade books to hold your writings, poems, photos, and keepsakes. More than 170 photos to inspire, and hundreds of... (read more)

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How to Make Books: Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-Of-A-Kind Book
How to Make Books: Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-Of-A-Kind Book
by Esther K Smith
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' We all love to read and learn from books, but The Repurposed Library takes our passion even further, presenting us with 33 projects to make--quite literally--out of books. For these projects, Lisa Occhipinti rescues and repurposes orphaned and outdated... (read more)

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Bookbinding Handbook (Internal Wire-O Bound)
Bookbinding Handbook (Internal Wire-O Bound)
by Sue Doggett
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Contains clear step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of books, pamphlets, albums, journals and diaries.... (read more)

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Creative Bookbinding
Creative Bookbinding
by Pauline Johnson
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Comprehensive, profusely illustrated guide covers everything — from binding simple pamphlets to sewn bindings of cloth and leather. Topics include materials, equipment, design, papers, printmaking, leathercrafting, repair and preservation, other... (read more)

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Pages: Innovative Bookmaking Techniques
Pages: Innovative Bookmaking Techniques
by Linda Fry Kenzle
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Accept an invitation into the wonderful world of bookmaking! Create functional works of art with a variety of media and techniques such as handmade papermaking, surface embellishing, embossing, stamping, sewing, marbling, and more!... (read more)

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