| Little Book of Book Making: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books Contributor(s): Rivers, Charlotte (Author), Smith, Esther K. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0770435149 ISBN-13: 9780770435141 Publisher: Potter Craft OUR PRICE: $20.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Book Printing & Binding - Crafts & Hobbies | Papercrafts - Art | Mixed Media |
| Dewey: 686 |
| LCCN: 2013044724 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.15" W x 7.5" (1.15 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Making books by hand has never been cooler, with this inspiring guide to 30 top bookmakers working today, plus 21 tutorials for essential techniques to make your own books. Crafters, artists, writers, and book lovers can't resist a beautifully handbound book. Packed with wonderfully eclectic examples, this book explores the intriguing creative possibilities of bookmaking as a modern art form, including a wide range of bindings, materials, and embellishments. Featured techniques include everything from Coptic to concertina binding, as well as experimental page treatments such as sumi-e ink marbling and wheat paste. In addition to page after page of inspiration from leading contemporary binderies, Little Book of Bookmaking includes a practical section of 21 easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials. |