- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Rockport Publishers Inc. (26 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1564969959
- ISBN-13: 978-1564969958
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #67 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Book Making & Binding
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Today, more than ever, you can't judge a book by its cover. Why? Because two trends in bookmaking are pushing the boundaries of what it means to write, read and experience a book. This guide explores the creative processes behind "altered books" - when artists make their own distinctive mark on an already published work - and "collaborative journals" - in which many artists come together to create a unique single work. It reveals how to alter treasured books through collage, paint, layering, sewing and more, showing how communities of artists can come together to select a topic, set up a project and ultimately publish or display their finished collaborative work. The guide presents the work of cutting-edge altered book artists and some of their favourite techniques revealing how to choose a book to alter, what you can do to its pages and cover and even how to experiment with common household materials to create unique bindings. Techniques such as burning, cutting windows, extensions, inclusions, photo transfers, gelatin prints, computer manipulation and many others are explored within the guide with tips on how to start a Round Robin, or join one through the Internet, to maximize collaborative dun whilst avoiding potential pitfalls.
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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I discovered the art of altering books early last year when looking for some online collage resources. This is a great outlet for anyone's creativity, be they trained artist or, like me, complete amateur.
Holly Harrison's book is a feast of techniques and, more importantly, inspiration. For anyone curious about this odd branch of art/collage/journalling, this book is a must. I would also recommend Gwen Diehn's "The Decorated Page" and "Making Journals By Hand" by Jason Thompson.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to give me ideas on what to do with my old books, i do art at university and found this book really helpful!!! I can use the techniques to make my own sketch books from old novels. I find myself constantly looking back at the book for inspiration and techniques. This book has information on techniques,materials and artists. Very useful if you are doing book-making for artist info etc.
The only bad thing i can say is it shows you images of final pieces, does not show you the work in process, and doesn't actually show you how to book bind and construct the books. You only need to buy this book if your looking for inspiration and artist research.
The only bad thing i can say is it shows you images of final pieces, does not show you the work in process, and doesn't actually show you how to book bind and construct the books. You only need to buy this book if your looking for inspiration and artist research.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is by far Holly Harrison's best book this is the one to own, it is packed with a gallery of art that is a feast, the project ideas are the push you need, and this book will have you digging in your attic or bins for the most battered notebooks and books that you can find, to turn into beautiful works of art. The art work will show how you can make the most of turning old novels into charming tales of art. Your frame of mind will start opening doors of imagination, and with some of the found objects you see in this book and you will become a hoarder, a magpie and make the most of cheap everyday and found objects in your art.
It is informative, explains choosing books, photo transfers, laying out pages, and lots of project ideas as well as the beautiful unique, original, inspiring and most of all enjoyable art.
It is informative, explains choosing books, photo transfers, laying out pages, and lots of project ideas as well as the beautiful unique, original, inspiring and most of all enjoyable art.
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