Alisa J. Golden

Offers instructions on folding, gluing, and sewing handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles.

100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms

Making Handmade Books

“Good looking book that includes respected artists as contributors/collaborators. Thoroughly enjoyable...inspiring examples. A good balance between methods and ideas—it would take years to explore all the options.”—Textile Fiber Forum. “[There’s] much on these pages to inspire.”—Somerset Studio.

Unique Handmade Books

Regarding Love and Squashes

Cinnamon & Saffron

A Psycho-logical Art Comedy

Magic

Everyone has a story to tell--so make your own book to tell it with! From the scissors that snip the pages to the glues and stitches and ties that bind them; from elaborate compound structures with pockets to multiple signatures in a thick, sewn volume, here are the techniques you need and the styles you want. Cut and fold pages in a simple accordion, or hide a second book inside. Create pop-ups, fan, and slot-and-tab books. Construct handscrolls and hanging ones, soft- and hardcovers, even portfolios and boxes. Hundreds of illustrations and diagrams will guide you, and dozens of striking pictures will seize your imagination! The author lives in Berkeley, CA. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

Creating Handmade Books

Ways to begin - Paper - Measuring - Scoring - Adhesives - Circle accordions - Flags - Side bindings - Sewn signatures - Folds and twists - Covers and closures - Sorting.

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