Making Handmade Books

Name: Making Handmade Books
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781600595875
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100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms

By Alisa Golden

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Summary

Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden explores the art and craft of bookmaking, guiding readers through a spectrum of artistic techniques. The book provides step-by-step instructions for creating unique and personalised handmade books, from simple folded styles to intricate bound volumes. It also delves into the history and cultural significance of book art, offering inspiration for both beginners and experienced crafters.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you love crafting and are interested in exploring the world of book arts. It's a wonderful resource packed with creative techniques, providing step-by-step instructions to make your own unique books, and it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters looking to expand their skills.

Bookmaking is more popular than ever. This book makes the craft available to everyone. It includes photographs of the author's own books.

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Making Handmade Books: 100+ Binding Structures and Forms!

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 Jacobs 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. Culled from the author's best-selling books Creating Handmade Books, Unique Handmade Books, and Expressive Handmade Books, these projects will fuel bookbinding adventures for years to come.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden is praised for its comprehensive guidance on bookbinding and book arts. Reviewers highlight the clear instructions and variety of creative projects, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. The book also receives commendations for its inspiring photographs and detailed illustrations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781600595875

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Illustration: all in color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 940g

Collections

Alisa Golden Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction

About the Author

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.