In an effort to reduce duplication, this page displays only a selection of the products we offer in this category. Please click on a subcategory in the list on the left to view a complete list of the products we offer in that specific subcategory.
B2480. Sleight of Binding/Moote
Sleight of Binding.
By Cherryl Moote. 2002. 88pp. 8.5"x11".
Cherryl’s second how-to manual is about trick books, including flexigons, jacob’s ladders, and folded forms. Full of fun stuff! A bestseller at conferences.
B2428. Smith's Sewing Single Sheets
Smith’s Sewing Single Sheets. Non-Adhesive Binding Vol
IV.
By Keith Smith. 2001. 336 pp. 6" x 9". Paper.
The fourth in a series of instructional books on binding without glue or paste, this one presents bindings of single sheets -- paper, board, plexi -- that open flat to any page. Includes several variations of Coptic sewings, raised cord
sewings, and sewing on tapes.
B2694. Pocket Paper Engineer/Barton
The Pocket Paper Engineer: How to Make Pop-Ups Step By Step
By Carol Barton. 2005. 67pp. 6.5"x9.75". Hidden spiral. Hardcover.
A fun, clearly written instructional book based on Barton's 20 years experience teaching paper engineering and pop-ups to students of all ages. The book includes page pockets with pull out patterns with step-by-step directions printed on the backs. This workbook includes lots of construction and design tips, assembly and production techniques, pictures of finished pop-ups, and easy-to-follow illustrations on how to create your own pop-ups. Carol's pop-ups are also featured in The Penland Book.
B2936. Woodcut Artist's Handbook
The Woodcut Artist’s Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking
By George A.Walker. 2005. 168pp. 6.25"x9.5". Paper. Retail Price $24.95.
A clearly written and meticulously illustrated reference for woodcut techniques and printmaking. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, full of helpful tips,with a detailed analysis of the tools and the media. It’s a beautiful presentation and a worthy addition to any book arts books collection. It’s study will help you gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for this craft and this art.
Introduction by Barry Moser.
B2800. Bookbinding: The Classic Arts & Ma
Bookbinding: The Classic Arts & Crafts Manual
By Douglas Cockerell. 2005. 252pp. 5-3/8"x8". Paper.
First published in 1901.
B2992. How to Make Books
Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Book by Esther K. Smith. 2007. 128pp. 7.5"x10". Hardcover List price $25.00.
Chapters: Instant Books, Accordions, Stab Stich Bindings, Pamphlets and Chapbooks, Mutant Books, Long Stitch & Coptic. This manual is itself an example of book art! The instructional drawings are easy to follow, unusual and intriguing. It is illustrated with photos of limited-edition works from Purgatory Pie Press. The covers are hot stamped on uncovered book board with a tape binding. The signatures are sewn. It's certainly a worthy addition to every book artist's and collectors library.
B2643. Art Deco Bookbindings/Peyre & Flet
Art Deco Bookbindings: The Work of Pierre Legrain and Rose Adler
By Yves Peyre and H. George Fletcher
B2795. Recollections: A Life in Bookbinding
Recollections: A Life in Bookbinding
By Bernard C. Middleton
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.
B3100. Bookcraft / Weston
Bookcraft: Techniques for Binding, Folding, and Decorating to Create Books and More by Heather Weston. 2008. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $22.99
A wonderfully designed how-to book with step-by-step instructions, photos and drawings. The author uses a sophisticated palate in the sample books used for the photography, which will have you thinking about colors, combinations & how to use decorative papers. In one book a each signature is a different pastel color. A particularly interesting gallery that is use to teach more about taking these simple structures to complete books - structure and content.
Bindings:Phamplet stitch binding, single-section case binding, multi-section case binding, perfect binding, post binding, japanese stab binding, dos-a-dos, concertina binding, flag book, tunnel book, carousel book, flip book, portfolio binding.
Cover treatments: surface sculpting using card stock under book cloth, embossing & debossing using metal dies
