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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 folding, gluing and sewing handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles, from rolled scrolls to Jacob's ladders, folded flexagons to case bindings. Complete with photographs of the author's own master books and statements by more than 40 established book artists, this collection is sure to inspire.
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Alisa Golden's work is collected by such institutions as the New York Public Library; the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the V&A. She currently teaches at California College of the Arts, San Francisco and the San Francisco Center for the Book.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I find the images and the steps really clear. I think that the book is covering a wide spectrum of bookmaking techniques. Loved it at first sight!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't usually write reviews unless I find something 5* but thought I would here as all the good ratings convinced me to buy this book and would say it's beginners and intermediate at a push. The majority of the book is made up of really basic creations such as cards (which I'm sorry are NOT bookbinding techniques) and about half are accordion books (made from one piece of folded paper, which again I do not consider these as book 'binding' techniques, although I guess you get a book at the end). Granted I already know a few bookbinding techniques but I only found a couple worth doing and when I did I found myself following the pictures, not the description as I just didn't find it instructive. Overall nice pictures, good for beginners but more advanced with probably find a only a one or two new techniques they do not already know to try, if any.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is a beautifully put together book with many clever ideas for both producing a book and embellishing. I have not yet actually tried any of the projects but I was in the process of putting together a textile journal and due to inexperience, was having difficulty in working out how to actually attach the signatures - the answer was in this book so already it has been of great assistance. It is a pleasure to look through and I am confident it will be a constant source of interest and inspiration in my book making endeavours. This is the second book on bookmaking I have bought and between them, I feel I will be able to progress and produce a reasonable selection of different styles of books. I am very happy to recommend this to anyone with an interest in producing a book of their own either to display their work or to use as a journal or special sketch book - their money will not be wasted.
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Beautiful books
This is a fantastic book whether you want to make little books for your calligraphy ,gifts for friends or just like making books. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Bookbinder Bob
Good book
A great book packed with all the basics needed to begin binding. It also has more advanced teqniques and lots of info.
Published 11 months ago by Jen in Kent
Very good
This book is very good for people like me who is new to this art of book making. Very easy to follow explanations with projects from the easiest to the complicatest, so you can... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ro
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