Art and Craft of Handmade Books

<p>A beautiful and worthwhile book. -- Next Book Please <p/> This innovative approach to bookbinding demonstrates an array of creative techniques that elevate handmade books into extraordinary works of art. Easy-to-follow well-illustrated directions for more than 25 patterns explain how to make seven different kinds of books with pop-up panels and pages that explode from the spine as well as slipcases tassels and other distinctive features. <br> The guide begins with instructions for a simple accordion-fold book. Successive projects build on methods readers have already mastered and introduce new skills including the pamphlet stitch ideal for photo albums and scrapbooks; tacket binding the versatile stitch of medieval Europe; and the Coptic stitch employed by Christians of ancient Egypt. A full-color photo gallery with contributions from more than 60 artists offers further inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects by using alphabets bestiaries botanical illustrations and other designs. The author includes a glossary of terms as well as information on materials and tools. <p/> Well-written imaginative -- and just plain fun to read. I learned a lot about ways to make books that I never dreamed of. Ms. Laplantz is a creative genius. -- Bassocantor Reviews <p/> This is a gorgeous book filled with beautiful projects. -- The Sheepish Reader 'n' Writer</p>