From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the eas...
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Feb 01, 2009
Lara
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This is my new favorite book.
These are lessons in binding from a seasoned and sympathetic hand at the art, ranging from supremely simple (how to make a book from a sugar packet in 10 seconds or fewer) to the breath-taking and complex (but not intimidatingly impossible!!) super-stitched Japanese-style beauties.
Carefully photographed, clearly labeled step-by-step how-to's walk even the most paper-challenged fumbler through the stages of each, and provide a spectrum of adv More...
These are lessons in binding from a seasoned and sympathetic hand at the art, ranging from supremely simple (how to make a book from a sugar packet in 10 seconds or fewer) to the breath-taking and complex (but not intimidatingly impossible!!) super-stitched Japanese-style beauties.
Carefully photographed, clearly labeled step-by-step how-to's walk even the most paper-challenged fumbler through the stages of each, and provide a spectrum of adv More...
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Jul 17, 2008
Julie
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This is my current favorite book about making books! It has a n engaging layout, interesting projects, and clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This book is the closest thing you can get to learning how to make books from a real live person. I always recommend it to my bookmaking classes.
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Jul 13, 2008
Sally
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Terrific layout, clean design.... But no new stuff. Unless the idea of using linoleum as cover board is "new." I was expecting more and exciting beyond Japanese stab-binding, accordion and dos-se-do. I was hoping for stuff like this and this, and this. Well, maybe not that last one. But isn't that music terrific!?
I felt that the material in this book was already available in books like Cover To Cover: Creative Techniques For Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums More...
I felt that the material in this book was already available in books like Cover To Cover: Creative Techniques For Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums More...
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Mar 04, 2011
Jasmine
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Wow, how amazing is this book? Very impressed.
This book arrived in the mail for me today from Amazon, and instantly I was interested by the cardboard cover... I thought, here we go, this author is creative. I wonder what she has to say.
Neat illustrations have been used throughout, along with a wide and useful selection of ways to create your own book! Not all of these are tricky, either... some are as simple as folding and cutting. Towards the end of the book the author intro More...
This book arrived in the mail for me today from Amazon, and instantly I was interested by the cardboard cover... I thought, here we go, this author is creative. I wonder what she has to say.
Neat illustrations have been used throughout, along with a wide and useful selection of ways to create your own book! Not all of these are tricky, either... some are as simple as folding and cutting. Towards the end of the book the author intro More...
May 06, 2010
Jen
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this book was so-so. i was really hoping for more beginner info/theory/technique. i know a bit about making books and this book seems to present itself as a beginner manual, but i found some of the info to be lacking and was left with questions about technique, etc. given the size of the book i thought that there would also be more types of books demonstrated. iirc, there were 4. one thing that i did like was the author's tone of writing, she tried to make it personal and included a few nice ane
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Aug 26, 2010
Helen
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I bought this in my last year at University. In my second year on my Graphic Design Uni course, my lecturer showed me this book and I loved it so much I bought it a year later! There is some text which you can read, but you also have the option of just flicking through, looking at the images. A great reference to anyone who enjoys crafting handmade books!
Jun 01, 2010
planet
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This book is beautiful, a great introduction to the wonderful world of artist books. The only issue I have with it is that the step-by-step illustrations aren't super clear.. I haven't yet put it to the ultimate test by using it to learn a new binding technique, so I could potentially change my mind. Otherwise, it's great-- fun to read, gorgeous examples, and of course, aesthetically pleasing!
Jun 23, 2009
Vicki
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I've only made one thing out of this book, but I love it already. It's adorably laid out, simply put, and respectful of the world of book making -- to somebody anybody who loves books, this particular book is just the thing.
Jul 15, 2009
RF
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This is one of the best and most user friendly books I've find on non-paste book bindings... great illustrations and very well done. I have bookmaking experience, but this would work for newbies too. FUN FUN FUN!!!
Feb 09, 2011
Susan
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My favorite book-making book - very inspiring! I've made just the basic ones, but I hope to make some of the others this year. I've got plans...
Jan 11, 2009
Mary
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A great intro to book-making at home. Also includes information about what it's like to do this on a more professional level.
Aug 05, 2009
Taylor W.
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I am working on making a bunch of these little creatures. Look for Jocelyn and Taylor's Boob Book on your book shelves very soon.
Aug 23, 2009
Misty
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This book is awesome. I've used several different patterns from it and look to it for inspiration often.
Oct 26, 2009
Leslee
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Simple to complex . . . she covers it all. I use it frequently in art classes.
Nov 23, 2009
Susan
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Read it and looked carefully at each project, but I haven't tried any of them yet! I think I'll buy it and work through the projects with the kids as they get older. Very inspiring!
Jul 22, 2011
Bj
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I saw this book at the Smithsonian, ordered it from Amazon and am looking forward to reading and learning from it. I'm having fun learning to make books from this book.
Easy read and the illustrations are clear and easy to follow.
Easy read and the illustrations are clear and easy to follow.
Oct 10, 2011
Lisa
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AWESOME BOOK!
Joe and I cruised through it tonight: So many options from simple (yet elegant) folded books to elaborate cut out and stitched books. WHAT FUN! We can't WAIT to make out next book!!!
Joe and I cruised through it tonight: So many options from simple (yet elegant) folded books to elaborate cut out and stitched books. WHAT FUN! We can't WAIT to make out next book!!!
May 09, 2011
Franklin
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This book is gorgeous, has amazing projects with good instructions, and is a great starting place for coming up with your own thing.
Jun 23, 2008
Juliezs
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I liked the format of this book a lot. Not too much was new to me as I've read several books on making books, but it was presented in a fun, engaging manner.
Aug 28, 2008
Cherry
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this is a super guide on bookmaking. easy to follow and it's set up for all those out there who love ledger pages and ephemera.
Nov 27, 2007
Carl
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though rather blase in terms of projects, this bastard's giving me some good ideas. might keep this around as a handy reference....
