The Art and Craft of Handmade Books - (Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing) by Florida Bar (Paperback)

This innovative book offers a unique approach to bookbinding that elevates handmade books into extraordinary works of art.

With easy-to-follow, well-illustrated instructions for over 25 patterns, readers will learn how to create seven different types of books with pop-up panels and pages that explode from the spine, as well as slipcases, tassels, and other distinctive features.

The guide begins with a simple accordion-fold book and progressively builds upon previously learned skills, introducing new techniques such as the pamphlet stitch, ideal for photo albums and scrapbooks; tacket binding, the versatile stitch of medieval Europe; and the Coptic stitch, employed by Christians of ancient Egypt.

The full-color photo gallery features contributions from over 60 artists, offering inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects with alphabets, bestiaries, botanical illustrations, and other designs.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this book will provide endless creative possibilities for making one-of-a-kind handmade books that are truly works of art.

So why wait? Order your copy today!