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Alisa J. Golden

Unique Handmade Books Hardcover – October 1, 2001

by Alisa Golden (Author)

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“Good looking book that includes respected artists as contributors/collaborators. Thoroughly enjoyable...inspiring examples. A good balance between methods and ideas—it would take years to explore all the options.”—Textile Fiber Forum. “[There’s] much on these pages to inspire.”—Somerset Studio.

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144 pages
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English
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Sterling
Publication date

October 1, 2001
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9 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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0806958138
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978-0806958132
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Most people visualize a book as the standard set of text-laden pages bound between two covers. But this traditional format is simply one of the nearly infinite possibilities once an artist gets ahold of the concept, as Alisa Golden ably demonstrates in Unique Handmade Books. Against the backdrop of her own work as well as the contributions of 13 other book artists, Golden explores various approaches to creating one-of-a-kind handmade "books."

Dozens of project instructions teach you how to make assorted book forms, including accordion-fold constructions, pocket pages, simple binding methods, and more unusual forms such as tunnel books (layered boxed scenes resembling dioramas) or Jacob's ladder books. You'll also learn less tangible skills such as how to find ideas, play with design concepts, and make a collaborative book. Since these creations are often more like mixed-media sculpture than volumes to be read, the projects serve more as a general guide for exploring our own creativity than making exact duplicates of Golden's offerings. Experienced crafters, and even very adventurous beginners, will find a wealth of inspiration here. --Amy Handy

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling (October 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0806958138
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0806958132
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 10 inches

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Kara Bay

Another excellent manual from Alisa Golden

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 18, 2002

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Ms. Golden's previous book, "Creating Handmade Books", was my introduction to bookbinding. I made my first books using her directions, so it was with great anticipation that I opened the cover of her latest book. I was not disappointed in the least here. Again, the book is chock full of both traditional and non-traditional binding methods. There are some really clever ideas in here, and the artists books she shares are wonderful. I spent an hour just looking at the pictures. I have made several books using the directions in "Unique Handmade Books" and had no problems following them and was very satisfied with the results. I own 20+ books on bookbinding, and this book will land on the top of the pile to be referred to again and again. This title is of special interest to those who create artists books - it is not about fine binding, it is about creating beautiful, original, "unique handmade books" and it is indispensible to anyone interesting in creating just that.

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Shimi artist

Creative hand-bound books

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 13, 2020

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The books represented in this book are very expressive, and an art form in itself. These are not books filled with blank white pages, but books you can read and enjoy the art and creativity.

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mary roff

Happy with my purchase.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 8, 2020

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The book arrived quickly and well packed. The environment thanks you for using recycled materials and so do I. The book is as described in the listing. Thank you!

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Melissa Lindsey

Great book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2019

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I love this book. It was actually used as the textbook for my book making class in college.

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zJuliann

kindle?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2013

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yes i love this book... yes it is worth it... BUT
i just wish it was in kindle format... *sigh*

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Mark Anderson

Another excellent title from Alisa Golden

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 4, 2006

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I own and use in the classroom Golden's previous title, "Creating Handmade Books" already. For my art students who are interested in exploring beyond those bookforms in the earlier title, "Unique Handmade Books" provides me with an excellent companion book. Both titles are clearly written and beautifully reproduced, with lots of wonderful photographs of diverse bookform designs. I can't keep my students out of the books!

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Judith D. Race

Highly Recommend

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 30, 2016

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Informative and well written especially for those of us who are still learning this art.

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J.P.

***Experiment making your own handmade books***

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 4, 2004

Let me begin by saying that I picked this book as a suppliment to my other craft projects. It's a delight, however, I mustn't mislead you, I don't have any other related books on the subject of book binding or creating, and even though I'm an artist, I didn't take a class on the subject in college. There may indeed be more comprehensive texts out there, though I have not gone looking for them.
That said, this is an excellent book in the sense that it contains projects which are unique, challenging, and very creative. The examples (all full color photography accompanied by illustrations in the directions) are VERY diverse and dramatic. Ribbons, fortunes from fortune cookies, paper grocery bags, playing cards, plastic, stamps, and leather are just a few of the funky materials that make their way into becoming part of the books. Furthermore, while some of the books are indeed sewn spines, others are accordian folds, scrolls, quilts, Jacob's ladder, pockets, card file, and exquisite corpse styles. There is a little something for everyone in here.
Much of what you'll find in the Unique Handmade Books, is what you put into it. Again, it is about projects - getting creative with papers, glues, some acryllic paints if you so choose, and the extent to which you feel good about variations that are sewn bindings, or other styles. This is also about YOU writing, drawing, and collaging what goes inside - which is at least half the fun. Take a look inside if you get a chance, as you'll see, the possibilities are thrilling.

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Philippa Pipe

Lots of great guides for different styles of books and inspiring ideas

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 22, 2016

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Lots of great guides for different styles of books and inspiring ideas. Forgotten I had ordered this as I think it came from USA so took a while but came as a lovely surprise!

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