Projects range from miniature volumes, sewn signatures, pop-ups and accordion books. Clear instructions make this book attractive to beginners. Step-by-Step diagrams and photos throughout 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 and scoring to folding and cutting, from tools for bookbinding to useful media for writing and image-making, there's a rich store of information on the craft - and a wonderfully wide range of projects, too. Make accordion and flag books, including miniature volumes; side bindings, with cross stitching or laced edges; sewn signatures; portfolios; pop-ups; and other creative styles.
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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978-1-4027-2051-2 (9781402720512)
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Alisa Golden is a book artist, printmaker, teacher, and writer who has been making handmade books under the imprint, Never Mind the Press since 1983. She has written two other how-to books published by Sterling, "Creating Handmade Books" (0806988258) and "Unique Handmade Books" (1402706146). She teaches at her studio and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Here work is collected by universities and libraries across America and may also be seen at www neverbook.com
