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  Expressive Handmade Books

  by Alisa J. Golden

  An increasingly popular craft trend receives awe-inspiring treatment by a major artist. Alisa Golden ( Creating Handmade Books ) has created a spectacular guide sure to enlighten both beginners and more advanced students. She provides invaluable instruction on structure—which is where newcomers will focus their energies first—as well as design and content, for those who already have some experience. From measuring... (more)
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  The Art & Craft of Handmade Books: New Ideas and Innovative Techniques

  by Shereen LaPlantz

  “LaPlantz has created another whammo release.”— RubberStampMadness. “More than 25 patterns...focus on seven different types of books, from a simple...accordion fold to the complicated recessed skewer binding. Everything is here...as well as explanations of such techniques as embossing.”— Booklist.
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  Handmade Books: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Own Books

  by Kathy Blake

  A guide to mastering the art of bookmaking. Starting with the easiest types of books to make - scrolls and bound single sheets - the book presents 15 step-by-step projects, culminating in instructions for multi-signature hardcovers. Others projects include albums and address books.
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  Faith Books & Spiritual Journaling: Expressions of Faith through Art (Quarry Book)

  by Mindy Caliguire, Sharon Soneff

  The only how-to project book for faith journaling. Keeping a faith journal is more and more encouraged by Christian-based support and community groups. And it is an activity which is commonly promoted and encouraged by many of the large contemporary churches. Faith Books and Spiritual Journaling is an artistic, how-to project book for the Christian audience, illustrating a wide range of book arts projects geared... (more)
• How to Make Handmade Books If You Think You Can't

  

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  How to Make Handmade Books If You Think You Can't

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  Paper Arts with Creativity (Can Do Crafts)

  Fold-Ups, Books, Boxes, Cards, and more.
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  The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques (Master Classes in Bookmaking)

  by Lark Books

  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 bookmaking that’s simply without equal. Fortunately, it’s available to everyone, thanks to this technical and inspirational guide that showcases ten contemporary book artists who have taught at the institution. Four hundred illuminating photographs highlight the crafters as... (more)
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  Painted Paper: Techniques & Projects for Handmade Books & Cards

  by Alisa J. Golden

  Create decorated papers as beautiful as any found in an art store! The results will be more distinctive and personal, too, with exactly the colors, themes, and design desired. In her uniquely imaginative style, Alisa Golden helps novices approach the blank page and make the creative process their own. Focusing on ways to paint paper using water-based media—primarily acrylic inks and gesso—she supplies all the... (more)
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  Bookbinding Techniques and Projects (Decorative Techniques Series)

  by Josep Cambras

  The ancient art and craft of bookbinding fulfills both practical and aesthetic functions. A book's binding protects its pages and print while also embellishing the volume's exterior, sometimes transforming an otherwise ordinary book into a true work of art. This how-to manual presents a detailed introduction to the processes and techniques of bookbinding. After opening with a review of bookbinding's history, the... (more)
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  More Making Books by Hand: Exploring Miniature Books, Alternative Structures, and Found Objects

  by Peter Thomas

  This must-have book for newcomers to the popular art of bookmaking teaches all the basics and features easy and interesting projects that allow self-expression and experimentation. More experienced bookmakers and paper enthusiasts will also note that it offers a wealth of practical tips and techniques in one handy resource. All the basic bookmaking techniques include lots of specialized tips. Simple book... (more)
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  Cover To Cover: Creative Techniques For Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums

  by Shereen LaPlantz

  Even a beginner can start right out producing uniquely charming and elegant journals, albums, scrapbooks, and more. Envision handmade books to hold your writings, poems, photos, and keepsakes. More than 170 photos to inspire, and hundreds of illustrations to guide readers through the basics of an almost infinite variety of imaginative styles.
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  Books Unbound

  by Michael Jacobs

  Create handmade books like you’ve never seen before! Go ahead, break the boundaries of bookmaking—it’s fun and easy with Books Unbound. Using simple bookmaking techniques, you can turn an ordinary book into a handmade sculptural masterpiece. Book artist Michael Jacobs takes you step-by-step through twenty innovative projects, including travel journals, modular books, wired books, and books within boxes.... (more)