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More Making Books by Hand: Exploring Miniature Books, Alternative Structures, and Found Objects | 
 enlarge | Authors: Peter Thomas, Donna Thomas
Publisher: Quarry Books
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 12988
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1592530745
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.3
UPC: 080665307454
EAN: 9781592530748
ASIN: 1592530745
Publication Date: November 1, 2004
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Condition: excellent condition (oa8)
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Product Description
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 structures, miniature books, and a wide variety of projects that highlight themes such as travel, music, even wearable books -- a book necklace and earrings -- provide creative variations on traditional ideas. The authors share innovative, unique, and previously unpublished binding structures that incorporate scrolls, flaps, folders, and more. In addition, some book projects are made from unusual materials or found objects, such as a book out of a ukulele, a real accordion book, a book diorama in a cigar box, and other experimental creations.
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 Love this book April 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was looking for a book with good instructions, nice photos, and interesting projects. This book definitely fits that description. I am loving using the sample projects as a catalyst for my own creative ideas & the authors made it easy with the detailed information provided.
More Making Books by Hand: Exploring Miniature Books, Alternative Structures, and Found Objects September 13, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT illustrations! This book not only provides excellent ideas, it also CLEARLY shows you how to execute the techniques necessary to complete the project! Excellent reference book for anyone who wants to create their own professional looking books!
Making small books August 6, 2006
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
For a beginner, I found everything I needed in this book, from materials to step-by-step instructions. Very easy to follow.
Inspiring! February 24, 2006
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
This book is divided into two sections. The first one is an introduction to the techniques and materials used for bookbinding. The technique are illustrated with clear drawings to show you what to do. I don't know anything about bookbinding so I can't tell if this part of the book describes best practices, traditional techniques, or modern adaptations. I can say, however, that it was perfectly understandable and clear. The materials are all common and easy to find...though I would have liked to see more brand names mentioned, just so that I was EXTRA sure I was getting the right stuff at the store.
The second part of the book contains instructions for a series of projects. Unless you are a pretty good artist, there's no way you will be able to reproduce these incredible miniature books since many of them include original artwork. But WOW, are they cool to look at! And of course you can design your own pages using stickers, clipart, cutouts, rubber stamps, or anything else.
Keep in mind that when the authors say "miniature," they mean it! The projects are all very small. (The techniques section in front will help you learn how to make books of any size, though.)
 Getting into more detail August 30, 2005
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
This book is good for the crafter with a bit of experience. It has some great ideas for someone who has a little bit of knowledge about making books by hand. The instructions are pretty easy to understand and the end projects are wonderful!
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