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Summary: Ideas GALORE!
Review: In addition to beautiful photography, there are clear step-by-step directions for making many different kinds of books. The directions are easy to follow, with large illustrations of exact steps.There is enough variety included to interest an experienced craftsperson, but presented in such a way that a beginner is not overwhelmed.
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Summary: Buy this one, it's fabulous
Review: Ordinarily, I don't buy books that show specific projects and then give instructions. However, this book features truly unique and inspiring ideas for wonderful art/books. For example, star-shaped books (looking from above, not pages cut out in star shapes), books with three-dimensional pages (like classic Italian stage design), and books using innovative approaches, not just "pop up" stuff. If you choose rubber stamps that are "NOT cute," then you'll like this book. No, it doesn't have anything to do with rubber stamping, per se, but I'm making a point: Real artists will love this book. Within hours of just browsing through this book, I had already set up a major bookmaking project that is tremendous fun, and more personally expressive than most paperart projects I do. If you don't buy this book, please get your library to order it. This is a must-read if you're interested in paper and art.
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Summary: Buy this one, it's fabulous
Review: Ordinarily, I don't buy books that show specific projects and then give instructions. However, this book features truly unique and inspiring ideas for wonderful art/books. For example, star-shaped books (looking from above, not pages cut out in star shapes), books with three-dimensional pages (like classic Italian stage design), and books using innovative approaches, not just "pop up" stuff. If you choose rubber stamps that are "NOT cute," then you'll like this book. No, it doesn't have anything to do with rubber stamping, per se, but I'm making a point: Real artists will love this book. Within hours of just browsing through this book, I had already set up a major bookmaking project that is tremendous fun, and more personally expressive than most paperart projects I do. If you don't buy this book, please get your library to order it. This is a must-read if you're interested in paper and art.
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Summary: Ideas GALORE!
Review: This is a wonderful bookbinding book. The projects here range in skill level from beginning to advanced. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by color illustrations guide you seamlessly through techniques & projects. I like how the techniques, such as folding types, pamphlet sewing, multisection sewing, attaching covers & making containers to place the books in are taught before going on to the projects. My favorite book is actually four books assembled with Japanese style stitches & encased in a wraparound box. It is really nice that it shows you how to rebind your favorite books as well. I have not seen this covered in other books. I love two-page gallery sections that follow each book type. They are very inspiring. The supplier's list & bibliography are nice bonuses. With lots of fresh ideas, this book makes a great gift for yourself or a friend.
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Summary: Full of fresh ideas for all, inspriational galleries
Review: This is a wonderful bookbinding book. The projects here range in skill level from beginning to advanced. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by color illustrations guide you seamlessly through techniques & projects. I like how the techniques, such as folding types, pamphlet sewing, multisection sewing, attaching covers & making containers to place the books in are taught before going on to the projects. My favorite book is actually four books assembled with Japanese style stitches & encased in a wraparound box. It is really nice that it shows you how to rebind your favorite books as well. I have not seen this covered in other books. I love two-page gallery sections that follow each book type. They are very inspiring. The supplier's list & bibliography are nice bonuses. With lots of fresh ideas, this book makes a great gift for yourself or a friend.
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