In the digital world, books may seem like an endangered species, but bookmaking is more popular than ever. Thanks to the 100 ideas in this volume, the craft is now available to everyone. In as little as an afternoon, beginners will be on their way to folding, gluing, and sewing handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles, from rolled scrolls to Jacob's ladders, folded flexagons to case bindings. Complete with photographs of the author's own master books and statements by more than 40 established book artists, this collection is sure to inspire. Culled from the author's best-selling books Creating Handmade Books, Unique Handmade Books, and Expressive Handmade Books, these projects will fuel bookbinding adventures for years to come.
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Alisa Golden's work is collected by such institutions as the New York Public Library; the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the V&A. She currently teaches at California College of the Arts, San Francisco and the San Francisco Center for the Book.
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106 of 108 people found the following review helpful
By N. Hall
Format:Paperback
I received this book as a belated (since it came out shortly after Christmas) holiday gift and I'm slowly and blissfully making my way through it. I've been making books more or less on my own for a number of years and have read lots and lots of books on making handmade books, so I was a little worried that this one would be somewhat redundant.
Happily, I was so wrong. I'm paging through it slowly, but I've done enough peeking ahead to see that there are dozens of gorgeous book forms here that I've never explored. In fact, just reading the first chapter taught me a number of useful new things about tools and techniques. Throughout the book, instructions are clear and include lots of practical tips for executing them, and the illustrations of finished books by Golden herself and by other artists are inspiring without being too intimidating. Golden's book is getting a permanent place on my art book shelf, and I can't wait to wade all the way in and start trying some new bindings.
Happily, I was so wrong. I'm paging through it slowly, but I've done enough peeking ahead to see that there are dozens of gorgeous book forms here that I've never explored. In fact, just reading the first chapter taught me a number of useful new things about tools and techniques. Throughout the book, instructions are clear and include lots of practical tips for executing them, and the illustrations of finished books by Golden herself and by other artists are inspiring without being too intimidating. Golden's book is getting a permanent place on my art book shelf, and I can't wait to wade all the way in and start trying some new bindings.
153 of 161 people found the following review helpful
By Fred M
Format:Paperback
Let me say at the outset that I am a fan of Alisa Golden and I eagerly await all her books. As said fan, I own all her titles and I was very interested in this book. I was very disappointed to find out that it is a compilation of her two previous books, Creating Handmade Books and Unique Handmade Books. Nothing new here. It is, however, a good value. It is a good book but don't bother if you already have the others because this is nothing but a retread.
64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By E. Holster
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the most comprehensive and clear guide to making book structures that I have ever seen! There are no wasted pages - every inch is used to make the process clear, starting right from the first chapter on Materials and Methods. There are many interesting tips and tricks that will interest even veteran bookmakers. The variety of structures with technical and content information is phenomenal. The numerous illustrations cover a wide range of bookmaking approaches and subject matter. I especially appreciated the commentary written by a number of book artists that is interspersed throughout the book, giving background and insight into the creative process. These roughly paragraph-long sections are noted by a fleur de lis symbol.
My only complaint is that I wish the book had come out earlier! I would have used it as the textbook this semester in the University Book Arts class that I teach! I will definitely be sharing it with my students.
My only complaint is that I wish the book had come out earlier! I would have used it as the textbook this semester in the University Book Arts class that I teach! I will definitely be sharing it with my students.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVELOVELOVE
it is sublime.
again- i had taken it out from the library, but now, i use it all the time!
again- i had taken it out from the library, but now, i use it all the time!
Published 23 days ago by debra disman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic resource for book makers.
Great addition to our library. Fantastic resource for book makers. Refer to it frequently & recommend it to anyone interested in bookmaking.
Published 29 days ago by Artstudio 42
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK
Not quite what I was looking for but it is still a good book - I'm sure I will use it as reference
Published 1 month ago by Heather Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
A reference book for my home library
This will be an excellent help to answer questions, and find solutions, as I work on binding my homemade book creations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tigergramma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making Handmade Books 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms is an...
This book is well writtin with complete and easy to follow directions. Photographs of the finished pieces are excellent and inspiring. My art friends and I love it.
Published 2 months ago by Sandra A. Blanc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book!
As soon as I opened this book I knew that I was going to go through it one by one and make every single book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Book-A-Holic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I was ooking for a book tep hlep with the process, i've been just winging it on my book creations, now i have a clearer path toward professional handmade journals and sketchbooks,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Djenn
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was a gift
for my Mother in-law and she loved it. Has made many little books for my little ones. Great buy! Thanks.
Published 3 months ago by lduprey
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
I find the instructions incomplete and very hard to follow. In some cases the instructions do not match the diagrams.
Published 3 months ago by Miriam A. Kilmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, Practical Instruction
I have other book making texts that I enjoy for inspiration, but this is the most useful book I've purchased. Read more
Published 3 months ago by TJ Duprey
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