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Bookbinding/Artists' Books
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B2471. Gudrun Zapf von Hesse
B2471 Gudrun Zapf von Hesse: Bindings. Handwritten Books. Typefaces. Examples of Lettering and Drawings. 2002. 224pp. 8"x11". Hardcover.
A visual essay and record of Gudrun Zapf von Hesse's accomplishments in bindings, handwritten books, typefaces, lettering and typography, drawings, and other artworks. Each discipline is examined in depth. Shows her consistent and consummate technical expertise, precision, and complete devotion to excellence in her work. Introduction by Professor Hans Halby is included. Typeset in Nofret Roman, a typeface designed by Gudrun Zapf von Hesse. The book is designed by Hermann Zapf. 900 copies of the English-language first edition have been printed. More than 150 color plates. Dark blue cloth binding with gold stamped design. Protective cardboard slipcase. Available Now.
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B2839. Creating Books & Boxes
Creating Books & Boxes: Fun and Unique Approaches to Handmade Structures
By Benjamin D. Rinehart. 2007. 144pp. 8.25"x10.75". Paper. Retail Price $24.99.
Complete step-by-step instructions & illustrations, full-color project photos, detailed diagrams, and tips. Starts with basic book making techniques & adds unique twists to make them more surprising, fun, and dimensional. The book includes tools, adhesives, archival properties, cutting and terminology. It also covers paper dying, copy transfers, stamping, and paste papers.
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B2928. Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures
Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures
By Anne Bromer and Julian I. Edison. 2007. 216pp. 9.5"x10.5". Hardcover. Retail Price $40.00.
Lavishly illustrated, this is about books no taller than three inches. It presents a dazzling array of minature volumes - medieval through modern volumes - both eastern and western. There are fascinating stories of the books, their ownership, and a section on the papers, printing and binding.
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B2924. Century for the Century
Century for the Century: Fine Printed Books 1900-1999
By Martin Hunter and Jerry Kelly. 2004. 110 pp. 9.25"x12". Hardcover. Retail Price $45.00. SALE
Hunter and Kelly have selected the 100 greatest books printed in the 20th century with many from the USA, but also with ones from Western Europe. They provide brief essays with Hunter on the first half of the century, Kelly on the second half. Each book is discussed and a representative page of each is shown. A wonderful volume designed by Kelly.
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B2935. By His Own Labor
By His Own Labor: The Biography of Dard Hunter
By Cathleen A Baker. 2000. 360pp. 7.75"x11.25". Hardcover $49.95 SALE QUANTITES LIMITED
Hunter is best known for his pioneering study of hand papermaking throughout the world. This eloquent, poignant, and intelligent work captures the essence of Hunter, his world, and his vision. Illustrated with 76 pages of color and
b&w photos.
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B2643. Art Deco Bookbindings/Peyre & Flet
Art Deco Bookbindings: The Work of Pierre Legrain and Rose Adler
By Yves Peyre and H. George Fletcher
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B090. Japanese Bookbinding/Ikegami
Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from A Master Craftsman by Kojiro Ikegami. 1986. 148pp. 7.75" x 10.5". Hardcover $34.95.
Presents easy-to-follow instructions for the major Japanese styles of binding and folding boxes. Includes side-stitched, accordion fold, scrolls and flutter books. The most thorough book on the subject; a popular text for the last 20 years.
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B3017. Bookbinding Techniques and Projects
Bookbinding Techniques and Projects
By Joseph Cambras. 2008. 144pp. 8-3/8”x11-1/8. Paper
Presents history, tools & materials, techniques sewing & gluing, paper cutting & folding along with decorating and coloring techniques for the traditional craft of bookbinding. Specific instruction for 17 profusely illustrated, step-by-step bookbinding projects including standard cloth and leather covers, photo album, document case, stationery box and slipcase. Cambras is Professor of Bookbinding at the Escuela d’Arte I Oficis, Barcelona, Spain.
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B3007. Penland Book of Handmade Books (PB)
The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques
2004. 208 pp. 8.5" x 11". Paper
A technical and inspirational guide that showcases 10 contemporary book artists who have taught at Penland's bookbinding masterclass. 400 photographs highlight the crafters as each one demonstrates the details of their particular expertise. Marvel at the beauty of Dolph Smith's sculptural books, the exquisite structure of Jim Croft's carved wood covers and metal closures, the intricacies of Barbara Mauriello's handmade boxes and slipcases, and the secrets of Carol Barton's playful pop-ups. Reflective essays by all the artists.
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DVD27. Prowling Through My Books DVD
Prowling Through My Books DVD.
All our DVD’s are made to run on USA and Canada machines. If you live outside North America, you should check with the manual for your machine to see if it can play NTSC format DVD’s. If your DVD player can’t play our DVD’s, your computer may be able to.
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