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Bookworks: Books, Memory and Photo Albums, Journals and Diaries Made by Hand |  | Author: Sue Doggett
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 558817
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 10 x 0.6
ISBN: 0823004910
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.3
EAN: 9780823004911
ASIN: 0823004910
Publication Date: September 1, 1998
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Amazon.com Review
Many unique books can be made by building on just two basic structures, the Eastern-based accordion fold and the Western-developed codex (the kind with sewn pages). Artist and bookbinder Sue Doggett explains both methods in detail, supporting the step-by-step instructions with colored diagrams. The book stresses process over product; the 10 projects in the final chapter are as fully explained as the techniques and variations in the first six chapters, but the scope of the project section is far more limited and the photos of finished products less numerous than in some other titles. Newcomers or those with less time will find more immediate satisfaction with a choice like Marie Browning's Handcrafted Journals, Albums, Scrapbooks & More. But for those interested in an in-depth lesson on high-quality creations, this is an excellent guide to the subject. --Amy Handy
Product Description
Bookworks is a comprehensive introduction to the exciting craft of bookmaking. It takes the basic skills of bookbinding and combines them with contemporary bookmaking techniques, enabling anyone to create beautiful works of art.
The recent upsurge of interest in books and bookmaking has attracted both artists and craftspeople, culminating in an exciting array of innovative approaches to this time-honored handicraft. The book in its various forms, from albums and journals to notebooks and gift pieces, is valued here for its utilitarian functions as well as for being a medium for artistic expression. A book can be a blank portfolio for inserting photographs, artworks, and specially chosen words, or it can be a decorative work of art that uses the basic form of the book as its foundation.
Bookworks is divided into two sections. The first takes you through all the necessary materials and basic techniques, from accordion folds to Japanese stitching, with inspirational galleries of examples for firing your imagination. The final section is filled with ten unique projects that use the techniques developed earlier and include jazzed-up old favorites, such as a scrapbook and a diary, as well as more unusual forms, such as the theater and star-shaped books.
Cast your eyes over the wealth of stunning designs and develop your bookmaking skills to produce a wonderful library of artworks.
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A plethora of creativity February 16, 2008
Patrick Ryan
This book is real easy to follow and detailed. Tons of different projects for all kinds of occasions, with all kinds of pictures and diagrams. The resource section in the back is very helpful for finding the all the supplies you need. A great addition to the library of anyone with hands on creativity and craftiness.
An excellent resource for beginners on up! January 2, 2007
K. Mitchell
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book was the first I ever purchased to learn the art of bookmaking, and after finishing several projects from the book and a course on bookmaking, I still refer to it for help sometimes.
It has a comprehensive section on tools, including which tools you really need versus those which are just nice to have. There is also a lovely section on paper.
The book gives detailed instructions on a lot of different projects which encompass many different types of books, as well as truly inspirational gallery sections. Even friends who aren't into "making stuff" have oohed and awed over the art books inside. This book is great to follow a specific project (or follow any of the variations suggested) or to thumb through and get ideas - and you will have many after looking at it. It's great for those who have a hard time doing long projects too - there are lovely folded books which can be completed in an afternoon, and projects requiring a minimum of materials. I love reading the history behind some of the forms, as well as how the author incorporates found objects into her books.
I have a lot of craft books, and this is definitely one of my favorites, and one of the best-used.
An excellent reference book March 30, 2005
Apple Grey (Australia)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is my favourite in my collection of books on the subject. (And I have quite a few!) In each chapter, different techniques for book binding are explored, e.g.- sewing over tapes, accordian folding, etc. Each section also contains a photo gallery of books that the author and other artists have created using particular techniques discussed in the chapter. This set out means that the book is a great reference guide and is also a fantastic source of inspiration for creating your own original designs. Bookworks is also great for beginners as it finishes with a comprehensive 'project' section explaining how some of the author's works were created.
Buy this one, it's fabulous May 7, 2000
Aisling D'Art (Portsmouth, NH USA)
133 out of 137 found this review helpful
Ordinarily, I don't buy books that show specific projects and then give instructions. However, this book features truly unique and inspiring ideas for wonderful art/books. For example, star-shaped books (looking from above, not pages cut out in star shapes), books with three-dimensional pages (like classic Italian stage design), and books using innovative approaches, not just "pop up" stuff. If you choose rubber stamps that are "NOT cute," then you'll like this book. No, it doesn't have anything to do with rubber stamping, per se, but I'm making a point: Real artists will love this book. Within hours of just browsing through this book, I had already set up a major bookmaking project that is tremendous fun, and more personally expressive than most paperart projects I do. If you don't buy this book, please get your library to order it. This is a must-read if you're interested in paper and art.
Ideas GALORE! May 1, 2000
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
In addition to beautiful photography, there are clear step-by-step directions for making many different kinds of books. The directions are easy to follow, with large illustrations of exact steps.There is enough variety included to interest an experienced craftsperson, but presented in such a way that a beginner is not overwhelmed.
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