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Bookworks: Books, Memory and Photo Albums, Journals and Diaries Made by Hand

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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.

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.

Owning several bookbinding references, I still felt like I needed this one. Good, easily understood instructions, great gallery. Still has some tips for the experienced artist book creator.

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.

This book is my favourite in my collection of books on the subject. (And I have quite a few!) In each chapter, different techniques for book binding are explored, e.g.- sewing over tapes, accordian folding, etc. Each section also contains a photo gallery of books that the author and other artists have created using particular techniques discussed in the chapter. This set out means that the book is a great reference guide and is also a fantastic source of inspiration for creating your own original designs. Bookworks is also great for beginners as it finishes with a comprehensive 'project' section explaining how some of the author's works were created.

This book was the first I ever purchased to learn the art of bookmaking, and after finishing several projects from the book and a course on bookmaking, I still refer to it for help sometimes.

It has a comprehensive section on tools, including which tools you really need versus those which are just nice to have. There is also a lovely section on paper.

The book gives detailed instructions on a lot of different projects which encompass many different types of books, as well as truly inspirational gallery sections. Even friends who aren't into "making stuff" have oohed and awed over the art books inside. This book is great to follow a specific project (or follow any of the variations suggested) or to thumb through and get ideas - and you will have many after looking at it. It's great for those who have a hard time doing long projects too - there are lovely folded books which can be completed in an afternoon, and projects requiring a minimum of materials. I love reading the history behind some of the forms, as well as how the author incorporates found objects into her books.

I have a lot of craft books, and this is definitely one of my favorites, and one of the best-used.

This is a wonderful book, but if you already have 'The Bookbinding Handbook' by Sue Doggett this is the same book!!!
'Bookworks: Books, Memory and Photo Albums, Journals and Diaries Made by Hand' by Sue Doggett has 144 pages, whereas 'The Book Binding Handbook: Simple Techniques and Step-By-Step Projects' by Sue Doggett (to give it its longer title) has 192 pages. This is because the pages of the second book are smaller than the pages of the first, and therefore more pages are required to fit in the same information.
Whichever book you buy, enjoy!

This book is real easy to follow and detailed. Tons of different projects for all kinds of occasions, with all kinds of pictures and diagrams. The resource section in the back is very helpful for finding the all the supplies you need. A great addition to the library of anyone with hands on creativity and craftiness.

The handmade books created in this compilation are very clever and interesting to look at. It is a coffee table book. Do not expect instruction.