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B2799. Books Unbound/Jacobs
Books Unbound: 20 Innovative Bookmaking Projects
By Michael Jacobs. 2006. 128pp., 8.5" x 11". Paper.
Retail Price $22.95 SALE
Michael's third book of projects is another winner. Learn how to create pop-up designs, multiple layers, and special folds that are sculptural,multi-dimensional and clever. Complete step-by-step instructions make these great 3D and layered designs achievable. Includes templates, full color photos of finished projects, and variations.
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B2765. Books With Girth/Moote, Cherryl
Books With Girth
By Cherryl Moote. 2005. 220pp. 8-1/2" x 11". Paper.
This instruction manual covers books that have thick spines. Included are sewn books like Coptic, longstitch and Secret Belgian Binding and many unsewn books like piano hinge, interlocking signatures, and the Spectabular book. The instructions are detailed and accompanied by clear diagrams, suggestions for variations and photos of the projects. The fifth in her bestselling series of instructional
manuals.
This book features book forms perfect for creating small editions of art books with your photocopier or computer printer.The book forms presented also make wonderful one-of-a-kind books. Detailed instructions for the book forms and tips to help you streamline the assembly of the books, which leaves you more time to create art. Standard size papers are used for most projects.
B2816. Get Writing (Ages 4-7) / Johnson RED
Get Writing: Creative Book-Making Projects for Children Ages 4-7 Years by Paul Johnson. 2005. 64pp. 8.25" x 10.75". Paper.
Contains more than 100 ideas for bookmaking projects that encourage children to write for pleasure. 25 book structures (pop-up, shape, zigzag, origami, flap, etc) with variations and step-by-step instructions. For teachers and home-schoolers. Projects are a gateway to writing and numeric skills and provides hints on relating to English, math, science, history, geography and art. Examples by children 4- 7, but projects suitable for older children.
B2657. How to Make Books... / Grass
How to Make Handmade Books if You Think You Can’t
By Patty Grass. 2004.96pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
Provides instruction for 15 different books, including: case-bound journal, circle accordion book, long stitch
book, flutter accordion book, four needle book, French stitch book, Japanese stab binding, simple accordion book, single sheet accordion books, & triangle accordion book. Full of clear step-by-step photos, illustrations & instructions.
B2698. Literacy Through Book Arts
Literacy through the Book Arts
By Paul Johnson. 1993. 168pp. 8"x 10" Paper.
Using simple, easy-to-follow instructions, supported throughout with clear diagrams and examples of children's work, Johnson demonstrates how scores of different book forms can be made from a single sheet of paper. Suitable for classroom instruction for grades K-5.
B2779. Making Books (Projects for Kids)
Making Books: Over 30 Practical Book-Making Projects for Children
By Paul Johnson. 2000. 64pp. 8.25" x 10.75". Paper.
Presents book-making ideas that support literacy teaching across the curriculum (ages 5-11). Easy-to make storybooks, pop-up information books, diaries and poetry folders, plus many special and unusual books are illustrated. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, a photo of the finished work, and helpful tips on lesson planning (including age range, advance preparation, how long to allocate for each project & how to use the project in a classroom setting).
B2393. Making Books that Fly, Fold.../Diehn
Making Books that Fly, Fold,Wrap,Hide, Popup, Twist & Turn. Books for Kids to Make
By Gwen Diehn. 1999 (2006). 96pp. 8.5"x10". Paper.
New in paperback! This full-color step-by-step instruction manual includes projects that magically unfold like a map, contain cards that slip into pockets, include pop-ups perfect for celebrating all types of occasions, and tell stories on a scroll.
B2531. Quick Leather Bindings/Smith
Quick Leather Bindings: Non-Adhesive Binding Vol V.
By Keith Smith. 2003. 320 pp. 6"x9". Paper.
All the bindings in this volume are hard cover quarter leather. Detailed instructions make leather binding a viable option for a beginner. Steps and instruction were simplified.No equipment is used, tools are limited, and all use of glue and paste is eliminated. This saves time, eliminating weights and waits.
B2429. Simply Bound/Moote
Simply Bound: Beginnings in Bookbinding
By Cherryl Moote. 2001.80pp. 8.5" x 11". Spiral Paper.
For papercrafters & others wanting to start making books, this manual gives clear,precise instructions with step-by-step illustrations for 16 projects including meander books, lotus books, tea bag books, flutter books, & single signature. Bestseller.
