This illustrated work presents bookbinding as an accessible craft that achieves striking results with the simplest materials. Chapters provide a thorough grounding in materials, tools and techniques, and explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional binding methods. Instructions are given for making simple pamphlets, traditional codices, stab bindings, fold books, and many combinations and unusual forms. Exposing the stitching along the book's spine adds yet another range of design options. For each of the seven basic book structures, a simple project is described, followed by a number of variations in technique, ranging from the simple to the relatively complex. Over 170 photographs of artists' works provide additional inspiration for design ideas.
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I highly recommend Cover To Cover. Don’t be fooled by the lacklustre image on the front, this book has some delightful ideas inside and some creative artists book examples at the end. I found the instructions to be clear and easy to follow. It contains a number of different bindings from the very simple to the more complex with good illustrations. If your into scrapbooking and altered books this have may have some value for you. Definitely get a copy of this book!
This is a book that suffers from rather drab presentation but it does have a lot of useful and practical information about making a wide range of books, journals and albumns. The range of techniques is quite impressive and the instructions are easy to follow. What it lacks in appearance it more than makes up for.
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