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How to Make Books (Hardcover)

by Esther K. Smith (Author)

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Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Potter Craft (1 Nov 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0307353362
ISBN-13: 978-0307353368
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 18.8 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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"From the letter-press cover on thick cardboard to the simple, step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by illustrations and photos of finished products inside, this how-to will be the favorite of anyone who wants to make a book. Absolute beginners can be successful from the first page with an instant book-all that is needed is a sheet of paper. Besides paper, most projects call for the same three materials: awls, curved needles, and waxed thread. The most complicated one involves Coptic binding, which might take a couple of tries to get right but, even so, is doable. A resource list is included, as well as a bibliography of titles the author recommends. It is easy to see that bookmaking could become addictive. Crafty teens as well as those who create their own zines will want to take a look."
--"School Library Journal, "Charlotte Bradshaw, San Mateo County Library, CA

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From pamphlets and zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether youre a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

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3.0 out of 5 stars nothing new, 15 May 2008

By	lynne "lynnefibreart" (UK) - See all my reviews

If you don't have a book on bookbinding then you may like this. It covers most types of basic binding. I don't think the drawn instructions are very clear.

If you already have books on bookbinding then you will find nothing new here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars step by step instructions, great pictures that explain each step and on each page the items you will need, 14 Sep 2009

By	Ms. Ke Jewitt "SkillKick Limited" (England UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I didn't know anything about making books before reading 'how to make books' by Esther Smith. What I've liked most about this books is that there are some very simple techniques that allows everyone to be able to make books, from the very start of the book. They may be very simple ones, but I'm really pleased that I can follow the techniques. I find the books fascinating and have never thought about the various materials that you can make books with, such as fabrics and carpet tiles! There are step by step instructions, great pictures that explain each step and on each page the items you will need. If I've managed to make a book from this, then I think the instructions must be very good!!
I think more on the equipment would be helpful, but there are links to websites where you can find out more.

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