Every year Penland, the innovative school where crafters from around the world come to hone their skills, offers a master class in the art of bookm...
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Jan 19, 2009
Ab
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This book is soooooo cool. Some interpretations of what constitutes a "book" are really great, and mixed in are some "how-to's" of book making, some gettin greally complicated, some pretty accessible. Very cool.
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Jan 30, 2011
Morna
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It's a nice book to have, if you are interested in the subject matter (and I am) but it didn't really thrill me. Is that the fault of the book or is it just because I'm not THAT into it? I think, partly, I'm just not at all interested in some of the more extreme interpretations. Also, I just didn't find the book "chewy" enough; do not feel inclined to spend lots of time with it.
Nov 26, 2008
Linda
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I took a bookmaking class a couple of years ago and the Penland Book of Handmade Books was the source for the basic pattern idea used. I bought the book to keep the pattern in mind, but at this point in time I mainly enjoy the book for the inspiration it gives me. The examples and artists are fascinating in their creativity.
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Dec 17, 2009
Jamie
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So far, this book rules. Each profiled book artist gets to demonstrate one of their techniques...and there are great color photos accompanying their instructions. This book makes me want to clear out my garage and make a huge book makin' workstation, just like it's 1600 again.
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Mar 02, 2008
Lisa
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This is a fantastic book. Not only does it include work and student work by/of nationally/internationally known book artists, but each artist describes a technique unique to them. Amazing.
May 21, 2011
Mandy
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please buy me this book, oh book gods. I am too cheap to buy it and kind of want it. Better yet, send me a full scholarship to the Penland school.
Dec 31, 2007
The Penland School is famous for its artisanship - and for a bookmaking buff like myself, this book should prove inspirational!!
Jul 29, 2008
Ingrid
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Full of great photos of the work of creative book artists and some practical instructions.
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